Green Bay High School

OPTION COURSES HANDBOOK

for

YEAR 10 STUDENTS

2015

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CONTENTS Page

OPTION COURSE SELECTION TIMELINE 2

Careers Information: www.careers.govt.nz 3-4

NCEA Information 5

Courses Summary Chart, 2015 6-7

Pathways Beyond School 8-10

YEAR 10 OPTION CHOICES FOR 2015

Business Studies 11

Dance 11

Design and Visual Communication 11

Digital Technology 12

Drama 12

Eco-Design 12

Electronics Technology 12

English as a Second Language 13

Food and Nutrition 13

French 13

German 14

Leadership in Action 14

Learning Enrichment 14

Media Studies 15

Multi Materials Technology 15

Music 15

Science Investigations 16

Spanish 16

Sports Studies 16

Te Reo Maori 17

Textiles Technology 17

Visual Art 17

Selecting Your Option Courses for 2015 18

Option Courses Selection Form 19

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OPTION COURSES SELECTION TIMELINE – TERM 3

Step 1

WEEK 6

Year 9 Assembly Wed 27th

August:

Year 13 students will talk about

learning and making wise choices.

Step 2

WEEK 7

Year 9 Assembly Mon 1st

September:

Presentation about options choices.

Form Time Tues 2nd

September:

You will be given your Option

Courses Handbook

Step 3

WEEKS 7 & 8

A Careers teacher will visit one of

your classes to help you finalise your

course selections for 2015.

Step 4

WEEK 9

Monday 15th

September:

Deadline for handing in your Course

Options Selection Form to your form

teacher.

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Careers Information: www.careers.govt.nz

To help give you an idea of useful subjects for a particular career area, follow the steps below.

1. Go to www.careers.govt.nz and this is what the screen will look like. Using the ‘SEARCH’ feature

type in the career you are thinking off eg pilot

2. The screen will look like the one below. Select your occupation.

4 3. To check the subjects you need for your chosen occupation, click on ‘How to enter this job,’ then scroll

down to Secondary Education.

4. Click on the ‘Interactive Tools’ tab to bring up a list of tools to use. Use Subject Matcher and

CareerQuest to further help with choosing subjects.

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GAINING NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3

2015 UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE

University Entrance (UE) minimum requirements are:

Pass NCEA Level 3 = 60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 = 80 credits

This is made up by:

� 14 credits in each of three subjects from the list of university-approved subjects (see below) = 42

credits

� 18 credits from any other subjects and can be either achievement or unit standards.

� UE Numeracy = 10 credits at Level 1 or higher from specified achievement standards or the 3 specific

numeracy unit standards

� UE Literacy = 10 credits (5 in reading and 5 in writing) from specified achievement standards at Level 2

and higher; or specified Level 2 standards in Te Reo Māori

Most universities ask for higher entry requirements than above, go to their websites or ask at the Careers

Centre.

UNIVERSITY APPROVED SUBJECTS

University Approved Subjects offered at

Green Bay High School in 2015

Non University Approved

Subjects 2015

Check with your teacher about how the courses, below, meet the university approved subject

requirements

03 Accounting

03 Art History

03 Biology

03 Calculus

03 Chemistry

03 Computing

Technology

03 Design and Visual

Communication

03 Digital Technology

03 Dance

03 Drama

03 Economics

03 English Academic

03 English General

03 Food and Nutrition

03 Textiles Technology

03 French

03 Geography

03 German

03 Health Science

03 History

03 Japanese

03 Media Studies

03 Mathematics Applied

03 Multi Materials Technology

03 Music

03 Physics

03 Physical Education

03 Science General

03 Statistics

03 Te Reo Maori

03 Visual Art: Design

03 Visual Art: Painting

03 Visual Art: Photography

03 Visual Art: Printing

03 Early Childhood Education

03 Customer Service

03 Foundation Programme

03 Science Applied

03 Senior Bridging Programme

03 Social Science

03 Travel and Tourism

03 ITO Construction

Level 1 80 credits at Level 1 or above

Including: 10 literacy credits

10 numeracy credits

University Entrance Numeracy Requirement:

10 credits at Level 1 or higher

Level 2 80 credits at Level 2 or above

or 60 credits at Level 2 or above plus 20

credits at any level

University Entrance Literacy Requirement:

10 credits at Level 2 (5 in reading and 5 in Writing)

Level 3 & Scholarship 80 credits at Level 3

or 60 credits at Level 3 or above, plus 20

credits at Level 2 or above

University Entrance Requirement: 14 credits in each of 3 subjects from the list University Approved subjects; and

18 credits from any other subjects

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COURSE SUMMARY CHART for 2015

SUBJECT AREA YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11

NCEA Level 1

(unless otherwise stated)

YEAR 12

NCEA Level 2 (unless otherwise stated)

YEAR 13

NCEA Level 3

(unless otherwise stated)

ENGLISH English* English*

English Academic*

English General *

English Applied*

English Academic*

English General* or

English Applied1 (L2, Yr1)

English Academic #

English General #

English C2 (L2, Yr2)

MATHEMATICS Mathematics * Mathematics* Mathematics*

Mathematics General*

Mathematics Applied* (L1, Yr1)

Mathematics

Mathematics with Statistics

Mathematics Applied (L2, Yr1)

Mathematics Applied (L1, Yr2)

Calculus #

Statistics #

Mathematics Applied #

SCIENCE Science *

Forensic Science¹

Science*

Science Investigations¹

Science A Biology/Chemistry AND

Physics/Chemistry – [counts as

two subjects]

Science General*

Science Applied

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Science General

Science Applied (L2, Yr1)

Biology #

Chemistry #

Physics #

Science General #

Science Applied (L2 & L3)

SOCIAL SCIENCE Social Studies *

EcoDesign¹

Media Studies¹

Social Studies*

Eco-Design¹

Media Studies¹

Geography

History

Social Science

Media Studies

Geography

History

Social Science

Travel and Tourism

Media Studies

Geography #

History #

Travel and Tourism

Media Studies #

HEALTH & PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

Physical Education*

Sport Studies¹

Leadership In Action¹

Physical Education*

Sport Studies¹

Leadership In Action¹ (incl

Duke of Edinburgh Award)

Physical Education

Health Science

Physical Education

Physical Ed Outdoors

Health Science

Physical Education #

Health Science #

LANGUAGES ESOL¹

Spanish¹

German¹

Japanese

Te Reo Maori¹

ESOL²

Spanish²

German²

Te Reo Maori²

Snr ESOL

French

German

Japanese

Te Reo Maori

Snr ESOL

French

German

Japanese

Te Reo Maori

Snr ESOL

French #

German #

Japanese #

Te Reo Maori #

VISUAL ARTS Visual Art¹

Visual Art¹

Visual Art Visual Art: Print/Paint

Visual Art: Design

Visual Art: Photography

Art History

Visual Art: Printing/Painting #

Visual Art: Design #

Visual Art: Photography #

Art History #

KEY

* Compulsory subject

¹ Option course for 1 semester (half a year)

² Option course for full year

° Course entry by invitation and interview only # Level 3 university approved subject.

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COURSE SUMMARY CHART for 2015

SUBJECT AREA YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11

NCEA Level 1

(unless otherwise stated)

YEAR 12

NCEA Level 2 (unless otherwise stated)

YEAR 13

NCEA Level 3

(unless otherwise stated)

Performing Arts Dance¹

Drama¹

Music¹

Dance¹

Drama¹

Music¹

Dance

Drama

Music

Stage Technologies (L2)

Dance

Drama

Music

Stage Technologies (L2)

Dance #

Drama #

Music #

Stage Technologies (L2)

Technology Multi-Materials Technology¹

Textiles Technology¹

Design & Visual Communication1

Multi-Materials Technology¹

Electronics Technology¹

Textiles Technology¹

Design & Visual Communication1

Multi Materials Technology

ITO Construction Technology

ITO Mechanical Engineering

Textiles Technology

Design & Visual Communication

Multi Material Technology

ITO Construction

ITO Mechanical Engineering

Textiles Technology

Design & Visual Communication

Multi Materials Technology #

ITO Construction

Textiles Technology #

Design& Visual Communication#

Home and Life Sciences Food & Nutrition¹

Food & Nutrition¹

Food & Nutrition

Hospitality

Early Childhood Education

Food and Nutrition

Early Childhood Education

Food and Nutrition #

Hospitality (L2)

Early Childhood Education

Digital Technology Digital Technology¹

Digital Technology

Computer Science Technology

Digital Technology

Computer Science Technology

Digital Technology

Computing Technology

Commerce Financial Literacy & Marketing¹ Business Studies¹ Accounting

Business Studies

Accounting

Economics

Accounting #

Economics #

Customer Service Customer Service

Customer Service° Customer Service°

Foundation Programme Foundation Programme Foundation Programme

Foundation Programme

Bridging Programme Junior Bridging Programme°

Junior Bridging Programme° Senior Bridging Programme°

Senior Bridging Programme°

Senior Bridging Programme°

GATE 10LEO¹ (Learning Enrichment) 10LEO¹ (Learning Enrichment) LEAP (mentoring)

LEAP (mentoring)

LEAP (mentoring)

KEY

* Compulsory subject

¹ Option course for 1 semester (half a year)

² Option course for full year

° Course entry by invitation and interview only # Level 3 university-approved subject.

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PATHWAYS BEYOND SCHOOL

Apprenticeship and on-job training

If you are considering entering into an apprenticeship or trainee position, it is important to realise that most

employers are looking for young people with a positive attitude, good communication skills, basic literacy,

numeracy and information technology skills. Many of the training programmes in work places are administered by

ITO’s (Industry Training Organisations). Although the minimum entry for many apprenticeships and trainee

positions are generally set at Level 1, students are encouraged to continue with Level 2 NCEA studies. To

complete four years secondary schooling increases a student’s opportunities for employment.

A high level of maturity is required to meet the demands of both work and study necessary to complete an

apprenticeship. Subject recommendations and requirements vary but the main focus is on the core subjects of

English, Mathematics, Science and Technology. Remember, in competitive times the “minimum” might not be

enough for you to be offered a place. Aim to be well above the minimum!

The following list outlines the NCEA level subject requirements to enter careers which require certificate or

diploma level training. Additionally some areas may have specific credit requirements.

Career Area Minimum Recommendations or Requirements

Agriculture / Horticulture No specific subjects, Science @ L1 is useful

Apprenticeships (Trades) eg. Building,

Plumbing, Automotive

English, Mathematics, Science or a Technology subject @ L1 is

recommended

Apprenticeships (Electrical) ETCO has compulsory requirements set as a minimum of 12

credits in each of English, Mathematics and Science @ L2

Banking / Insurance English and Mathematics @ L2, I.T. skills essential

Computing / I.T. (PC Engineer) English and Mathematics @ L2 recommended to gain entry into a

Diploma PC Engineering. Computer Studies useful

Chef / Hospitality No specific subjects, experience in industry is helpful

Fitness Instructor No specific subjects, Science and P.E. useful

Hairdressing No specific subjects, Science @ L1 is useful

Legal Secretary / Office Admin English @ Level 2, Mathematics useful, I.T. skills essential

Retail / Sales English and Mathematics @ L1, I.T. skills important

Travel & Tourism 4 years secondary schooling to gain entry into a L4 Certificate

course.

To find out about other careers and their requirements refer to www.careers.govt.nz. See pages 3-4 for

instructions.

Defence forces (Air Force, Army, Navy, Police)

The Defence Forces provide many opportunities for apprenticeships and on job training. The minimum age for

entry is 17 years and applicants are required to pass a Medical Assessment, Physical Fitness Test and Aptitude Test.

It is important to check Residency / Citizenship requirements

GENERAL SUMMARY OF ENTRY INTO THE DEFENCE FORCES

Air Force, Army, Navy, Police Recommendations / Minimum Requirements

Police Equivalent of Level 2 English, Aptitude Test required

Support Roles English, Mathematics, Science @ L1

Most Apprenticeships English, Mathematics and Science or a Technology subject @ L1 and

L2 for Electrical

Engineering Apprenticeships English, Mathematics & Science (preferably Physics) @ L2

Officer & Specialist Roles English, Mathematics, and a Science subject @ L2 or L3

Undergraduate Scheme University Entrance @ L3 – high level of achievement

Further details on career areas and entry criteria can be found on the NZ Defence Forces

website.www.defencecareers.mil.nz

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Careers requiring university study

The information in the following tables is a guide only. The criteria for each University may be different. Some of

the subjects below are recommended for the particular career, and others compulsory. To gain more detailed

information please see Careers or visit www.careers.govt.nz

CAREER NCEA Level 1 NCEA Level 2 NCEA Level 3

Architecture Maths, Science, Art,

Graphics, Product Design,

Geography, History, English

Art or Graphics

English

One of Maths, Physics or

Economics

One of History, Art History,

Geography or Product

Design

Auckland Uni:

Art and/or Graphics

One of English, Geography,

History, Art History, Te Reo

Maori, (16 credits) plus one of

Bio, Chemistry, Physics,

Calculus,

Stats & Modelling, Economics

or Accounting (16 credits)

Portfolio of work is required

plus a ranking (best 80 credits

@ Level 3)

Unitec: 60 credits @ Level 3

plus English 15 credits Level 2

NCEA

Architectural Draughting English, Maths, Art, DVC,

MMT, Computing

English, Maths, Art, DVC,

MMT, Computing

English, Maths, Art, DVC, MMT,

Computing

Art / Design Art Art, Photography, Design,

Art History

Painting, Photography, Design,

Art History

Arts Degree Any of English, Geography,

History, Languages, Maths,

Media Studies, Music

Any of English, Art History,

Geography, History,

Languages, Maths, Media

Studies, Music

Any of English, Art History,

Geography, History, Languages,

Maths, Media Studies, Music

Commerce Degree:

Accounting and Economics can

be started at University but

studies are easier if these

subjects have been studied at

school

English

Maths

English

Maths

Maths if majoring in

Economics. Otherwise any 3 of

English, Accounting, History,

Art History, Te Reo Maori,

Geography, Biology, Chemistry,

Physics, Calculus, Statistics or

Economics

Commerce: NZ Dip Bus English

Accounting and/or

Economics recommended

Commerce subjects

recommended.

48 NCEA credits @ Level 2

Communication Studies and

Journalism

English, Media Studies English, Media Studies Need one from English, History,

Geography, Art History, Media

Studies, and overall 3 approved

subjects

AUT – requires min 60 credits

over 4 subjects (at least 3

subjects from approved list).

Computing English, Maths English, Maths,

Computing (useful)

Calculus or Statistics

Computing (useful)

Engineering: NZ Diploma

Technicians Training

Maths, Science,

Mechanical Engineering

Maths

Physics

Maths

Engineering Degree: Akld Uni

Ranking best 80 L3 NCEA

AUT L3 Calculus & Physics

English, Maths, Science

Maths, Science

English, Maths, Physics,

Chemistry (useful)

Maths, Physics

Calculus (18 credits)

Physics (18 credits) Chemistry

(useful)

Calculus, Physics

Fashion Design / Textiles Textiles Technology Textiles Technology Textiles Technology

Film, Television and Radio A range of subjects A range of subjects A range of subjects

Food Tech: Massey Uni (Albany) Science, Maths Physics, Chemistry, Maths Physics, Chemistry, Maths

Landscape Design Art, DVC Art, Design, DVC Art, Design, DVC

Law English

Maths

English One of Art History, English,

Geography, History

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CAREER NCEA Level 1 NCEA Level 2 NCEA Level 3

Medicine (Health Science)

Students should consult the

Careers Dept before choosing

their Year 13 course

English, Maths, Science English, Maths, Biology,

Chemistry, Physics

Auckland University

recommends students to take

one of English, Art History,

History, Geography and one of

Biology, Chemistry, Te Reo

Maori, Physics, Statistics or

Calculus. All 3 Sciences are

preferred

Medical Laboratory Science English, Maths, Science English, Maths, Biology,

Chemistry, Physics

English, Biology, Chemistry,

Physics, Statistics

Nursing English, Maths, Science

Food & Nutrition

English, Maths, Biology or

another Science

Food & Nutrition,

Early Childhood

Biology, Chemistry or Physics,

Maths and one of English,

Geography, History, Art

History, Food & Nutrition,

Early Childhood

Occupational Therapy English, Maths, Science English plus two of Biology,

Chemistry, Physics or Maths

English plus two of Biology,

Chemistry, Physics or Maths

Performance Music Music Music Music

Performing Arts Drama, English Drama, English Drama, English

Pharmacy English, Science, Maths English, Biology, Chemistry,

Physics, Maths

English, Biology, Chemistry,

Physics, Statistics

Physiotherapy English, Science, Maths English, Biology, Chemistry,

Physics, Maths

English, Biology, Chemistry,

Physics, Statistics

Physical Education English, Maths, Science English

PE or Sports Science

English

Physical Education

Pilot – Air Force Engineering English, Maths, Science English (high grades

required), Maths, Physics or

Chemistry

English, Physics, Calculus

Science Degree

Science, Maths Any of Biology, Chemistry,

Physics, Maths, Geography,

Computing, Phys. Ed

Any of Biology, Chemistry,

Physics, Maths, Geography,

Computing, Phys. Ed

Social Work Any Any 60 credits @ Level 3 for entry

Sport and Recreation Any English

A science subject

English

A science subject, Phys. Ed

Teaching: Early Childhood

Teaching: Primary

Teaching: Secondary

English, Maths, Science

Same as above

Depends on area of study

English

Same as above

Depends on area of study

At least 3 Level 3 subjects from

approved list

Same as above

Depends on area of study

Veterinary Science English, Maths, Science English, Biology, Chemistry,

Physics, Maths

Biology, Chemistry, Physics,

Calculus or Stats & Modelling

To find out about other careers and their requirements refer to www.careers.govt.nz. See pages 3-4 for

instructions.

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YEAR 10 OPTION CHOICES FOR 2015

BUSINESS STUDIES 10BUS

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

This course covers how business functions in terms of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and

creative decision making. Topics include: the power of marketing; money matters and financial

communication; creative advertising and campaign design; consumer analysis; small business start-up; and

the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Two NCEA Level 1 standards are offered: (a) the marketing mix; and (b) budgeting.

Course Costs:

Students cover own cost of product testing and development.

DANCE 10DAN

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

This course promotes personal and social well-being by developing your self-esteem, social interaction and

confidence in physical expression. You will develop skills, including: exploring the dance elements of body

awareness, space, time, energy and relationships; using personal experiences and imagination to express

ideas in dance; and sharing movement and responding to your own and others’ dance. You will also explore

and perform a variety of cultural dances.

Course Costs:

A 2B8 exercise book.

Visits to performances have entry and transport costs.

The attire for class and performances will be outlined at the beginning of the course.

DESIGN and VISUAL COMMUNICATION 10DVC

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

In this course you will work on three areas: (a) media and illustration; (b) architecture and environment; and

(c) engineering and technology. In each of the areas you will research and develop design solutions.

Solutions are presented using various media and drawing modes. The course is taught in a purpose-built

graphics classroom. Design and Visual Communication (DVC) is the nationally recognised name for this

subject.

Course Costs:

Specialised stationery required – see stationery list.

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY 10DIT

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

The aim of this course is to develop and extend your current ICT knowledge and skills. You will work through

a variety of fun and engaging units throughout the semester, all of which are completed and presented

digitally. You will learn to publish and submit your work electronically for marking and can access digital

content using Google Apps.

Units include Back to the Office (Microsoft Office), I Can Animate (learning about the history of animation

and creating an animated video) Movie Editing, Getting Started with Photoshop (creating and editing

enhanced graphics) and That’s Flash (learning the basics of flash animation.

Course costs: Nil

DRAMA 10DRA

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

This course will introduce you to the world of drama through language, improvisation, characterisation,

stagecraft, mime, movement and mask. You will be taken on a journey that will build on personal strengths,

while at the same time open new doors that challenge old perceptions of what one can and cannot do. You

will also learn to process different scripts through to live performances, with the use of stage technologies.

Course Costs:

Visits to performances have entry and transport costs.

ECO-DESIGN 10EDN

Length of course: Half-year

Course Summary:

In this project-based course you will learn how to be an “eco-innovator” when working on solutions to

environmental problems and challenges. You will be given the opportunity to develop your own inquiry

path, including creative and sustainable design, life cycle thinking, and problem solving. There will be a

variety of projects to choose from, including: an eco-design challenge; sustainable living; eco-friendly

buildings; bio-mimicry; ; eco-fashion; packaging; disposable products; recycling and upcycling – new

products from old; and electric and hybrid vehicles. There will be a local field trip.

Course Costs:

Transport costs for local field trip.

ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 10ELT

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

In this course you will undertake projects based on building and problem solving with components and

transistor circuits, and programming using microprocessors to solve real-world situations. We will design and

test prototype breadboards and final solutions will be assembled on circuit boards and packaged to meet

design requirements. This course leads on to all NCEA level 1 Technology courses.

Course Costs: To be advised

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ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE 10ESL

Length of Course: Full-year

Course Summary:

This course is for you if English is not your first language. The course will give you the opportunity to develop

your English language skills in the following areas:

Listening – listening for main ideas, information and other people’s opinions.

Speaking – giving information, describing and explaining, and expressing your own opinions.

Reading – understanding main ideas, specific information and opinions.

Writing – presenting information, describing processes, presenting points of view.

ESL will help you to learn across all your courses. Topics covered are chosen from a wide range of subject

areas including Science and Social Studies.

Course Costs: Nil

FOOD and NUTRITION 10FAN

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

This course will teach you to prepare food safely, follow recipes and develop basic cooking skills. You will

also develop knowledge and skills in nutrition and product development. Food is taught at each senior level,

and it is an advantage to develop skills at this level to lead into those courses.

You can expect to complete practical lessons once or twice per week. The fees cover some of the food costs.

You must purchase a workbook, which is essential for the course.

Course costs:

$60 for basic cooking ingredients. $15 for workbook.

FRENCH 10 FRE

Length of Course: Full-year

Course Summary:

In this full-year course you will learn how to understand, speak, read and write French. You will earn how to

understand and construct simple texts using your knowledge of France to describe aspects of your own

background and immediate environment. Topics include: introducing yourself and your family; talking about

your daily life; school; travelling in French speaking countries; hobbies and spare time activities; eating and

drinking; personal descriptions.

You will learn how to recognise and describe ways in which the French culture is organised and compare and

contrast cultural practices through cultural assignments.

You have to do this course if you want to do NCEA Level 1 French.

Course Costs:

Workbook required; cost to be confirmed.

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GERMAN 10GER

Length of Course: Full-year

Course Summary:

In this full-year course you will learn how to understand, speak, read and write more German. You will learn

how to understand and construct simple texts using your knowledge of German-speaking countries to

describe aspects of your own background and immediate environment. Topics include: introducing yourself

and your family; talking about your daily life; school; your town; hobbies and spare time activities; eating

and drinking; and German music and film.

You will learn how to recognise and describe ways in which the German culture is organised and compare

and contrast cultural practices through cultural assignments.

You have to do this course if you want to do NCEA Level 1 German.

Course Costs:

Workbook: $12

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION (including DUKE of EDINBURGH AWARD) 10LIA

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

To enter this course you will need to attend a meeting with the Teacher-in-Charge Head of LIA, Miss

Buchanan. You will have to show that you are interested in the outdoors and be committed to developing

your leadership potential. You will develop your leadership and decision-making ability in a variety of

activities designed to challenge you mentally, emotionally and physically. You will be assessed on how well

you demonstrate leadership in action, which will include establishing personal goals and plans, managing

projects, and setting high personal standards. You will work towards gaining the Duke of Edinburgh Bonze

Award and will be expected to plan and prepare in groups and participate in a two-day bush camp in a local

wilderness area.

Course Costs: $100 buses and venues plus $100 for two-day bush camp in local area.

LEARNING ENRICHMENT OPTION 10LEO

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

The Learning Enrichment Option (LEO) is an invitational programme for selected academically able Year 10

students who are self-motivated, creative and demonstrate task commitment in areas of interest. In order

to participate in this course, students will need to replace one of their four chosen options with LEO.

This course builds on the thinking and learning skills introduced to students in Year 9 LEO, with a focus on

individual students’ particular strengths. The teacher facilitates individualised learning programs which are

student centred and driven. Small class numbers will enable students and the teacher to individualise

learning.

Course Costs: To be advised.

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MEDIA STUDIES 10MED

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

This course is for you if you are interested in studying the media and producing media products. You will

choose from a variety of units of work during the semester which can be completed by your or with a small

group. The units of work include topics such as advertising; film-making; print production (magazines /

newspapers / comics); online media production (blogs, viral videos); genre studies; research; media analysis

and podcast/radio production.

Note: You can only take this course once during either Year 9 or Year 10. Year 10 students cannot take both

Media Studies and Digital Technology in 2015.

Course Costs:

Will not exceed $50

MULTI-MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 10MMT

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

In this course you will learn problem solving, construction and communication skills, while using a wide

variety of material applications to help you develop a prototype. We will focus on cooperative group work,

the environment and sustainability.

You will work creatively and analytically to identify, trial and evaluate potential solutions, and eventually put

your ideas into practice. Projects will be manufactured in the school’s Technology rooms. This course leads

onto all NCEA Level 1 Technology courses.

Course Costs:

Materials used for take-home projects – to be advertised. Specialised stationery required - see stationery

list.

MUSIC 10MUS

Length of Course: Full-year

Course Summary:

Students choosing this course must be actively learning an instrument, either through the school ($60 per

year for lessons), or through private lessons. The course consists of a combination of solo and group

practical work; solo and group creative work; music technology; musical knowledge; theory and listening. A

broad range of music is covered to give students a wide knowledge of the world of music and the

contemporary music industry. This course is designed to prepare students for Level 1 NCEA Music.

Course Costs:

Stationery – 2B8 exercise book, music manuscript book, pens, 2B pencils, eraser and glue stick.

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SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS 10SIN

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

To enter this course you will need the recommendation of your Year 9 Science teacher. You will develop

your understanding about science, including scientific investigation and communication skills. You will

complete two science fair projects for entry into the NIWA Auckland Science Fair and Google International

Science Fair. You will be assessed on how well you carry out your investigations and how successfully you

communicate your findings in a scientific way. You will choose your investigation topics with guidance from

your teacher

Course Costs:

Students cover own cost of product testing and development. This will be $20 to $50 for consumables.

SPANISH 10SPA

Length of Course: Full-year

Course Summary:

In this full-year course, you will learn how to understand, speak, read and write Spanish. You will learn how

to understand and construct simple texts using your knowledge of Spanish to describe aspects of your own

background and immediate environment. Topics covered include: introducing yourself and your family;

talking about your daily life, school; travelling around Spanish-speaking countries; hobbies and spare time

activities; eating and drinking; personal descriptions.

You will learn how to recognise and describe ways in which the Spanish cultures are organised and compare

and contrast cultural practices through cultural assignments. Those who work consistently well all year will

be rewarded. You will have to do this course if you want to do NCEA Level 1 Spanish.

Course Costs:

Workbook $15

SPORTS STUDIES 10SPS

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

This course is designed to challenge you physically and mentally. The emphasis is not only on gaining

practical knowledge across a range of activities, but also performance analysis, and developing and

demonstrating tactical awareness. The course is made up of theoretical components such as fitness and

training, personal development, sports psychology, and the opportunity to complete Level 0 Football

Coaching and Fast Fire Netball.

Course Costs: $60

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TE REO MAORI 10MAO

Length of Course: Full-year

Course Summary:

In this full-year course you will learn how to understand, speak, read and write Te Reo Maori. You will learn

how to understand and construct simple texts using your knowledge of Te Reo Maori to describe aspects of

your own background and immediate environment. Topics covered include: introducing yourself and your

family; talking about your daily life; school; Aotearoa; hobbies and spare time activities; eating and drinking;

personal descriptions.

You will learn how to recognise and describe ways in which the Te Reo culture is organised and compare and

contrast cultural practices through cultural assignments. You have to do this course if you want to do NCEA

Level 1 Te Reo Maori.

Course Costs: $12

TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY 10TEX

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

'Who's Got Square Pants?' is a one semester course that will allow you to develop your ability to problem-

solve using the technological process as a framework. You will build creative, practical thinking skills to

develop and produce an outcome. You will be given an opportunity to design and produce sleepwear for a

target market. You will learn about cotton fabric and fibres; trial and test printing and dyeing techniques;

develop some basic construction skills; consider new technologies; brainstorm ideas; and gather stakeholder

feedback to develop your ideas into a sleepwear design which you produce.

Course Costs:

$25 to cover thread, interfacing, fabric, felt. Additional cost of fabric, commercial pattern, and notions –

student choice.

VISUAL ART 10ART

Length of Course: Half-year

Course Summary:

This course is designed to help you gain skills and knowledge in the Visual Arts, and prepare yourself for

NCEA Level 1 Visual Art courses at Year 11. The aim is to introduce you to new materials and techniques

including: drawing media; basic computer design; relief printing; simple photographic processes; and

painting techniques. You will work on four different projects: Drawing; Printmaking; Design and Painting.

Each project is approximately five weeks in length.

You will be expected to draw out your ideas, develop your work through a number of stages, explore and

control different materials and techniques before arriving at the final work.

Course Costs:

$15 covers the cost of the Visual Art workbook. You are expected to purchase your own stationery for this

course.

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SELECTING YOUR OPTION COURSES FOR 2015

Think about what

subjects/things you are good at

and/or what you want to do

once you have finished high

school.

I am good at doing…

In the future I am interested in

doing…

Talk to people about your ideas

or to help you get ideas. Try

talking to subject teachers,

older students or siblings, your

form teacher, your parents,

your dean, careers staff.

I have talked my ideas through

with…

You can also use web sites such

as www.careers.govt.nz or

MyCareerMatch or

CareerQuest.

Make sure you understand the

requirements and/or

prerequisites for the pathway

you are interested in.

Remember to be realistic ☺

The requirements or

prerequisites I need to be able

to achieve this are…

• ___________________

• ___________________

• ___________________

• ___________________

Complete the Course Selection

Form (next page)

I have completed the planning

sheet on the reverse of this

sheet ☺

Refer to the Course Selection Timeline on page 3 for what happens next.

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OPTION COURSES SELECTION FORM

(for students who are in Year 10 in 2015)

Your Name Form Class

You must now select option courses which are either half-year or full-year.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHOOSING OPTIONS:

CROSS the boxes of the course options you would like to take in 2015.

You can choose: TWO full-year courses or

ONE full-year course and TWO half-year courses or

FOUR half-year courses

HALF-YEAR COURSES

□ Business Studies (10BUS)

□ Dance (10DAN)

□ Design and Visual Communication (10DVC)

□ Digital Technology (10DIT)

□ Drama (10DRA)

□ Eco-Design (10EDN)

□ Electronics Technology (10ELT)

□ Food and Nutrition (10FAN)

□ Leadership in Action (10LIA)

□ Learning Enrichment (10LEO)

□ Media Studies (10MED)

□ Multi Materials Technology (10MMT)

□ Science Investigations (10SIN)

□ Sports Studies (10SPS)

□ Textiles Technology (10TEX)

□ Visual Art (10ART)

FULL-YEAR COURSES

□ French (10FRE)

□ German (10GER)

□ Music (10MUS)

□ Te Reo Maori (10MAO)

□ English as a Second Language (10ESL)

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