OGHS Option choices

Year 13 in 2011

Year 13 EnglishPrepares you for

speaking, writing and

thinking critically at

tertiary study or in the

workplace

You’ll have the chance

to read some important

world literature,

present a seminar, and

write a magazine

column piece

See Ms Dick for further information

Or you may find yourself challenged by new and exciting films and

novels

Senior ESOLAim

-Improve your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

-Work towards Level 2 Literacy (University Entrance)

Topics

• Reading comprehension

• Information & Transactional Writing

• Wide Reading

Assessments

• -ESOL unit standards (Levels1 and 2)

• English unit/achievement standards (Level 1)

• -Speech New Zealand OCESOL (Oral Communication in English for Speakers of Other Languages)

• -City and Guilds International ESOL exam

• -ESOL exam (school)

*** You will do work and assessments at your level. We understand that students

of the same age can be at differing English levels. Hours of ESOL depend on

your level of English.

Year 13 Media

Studies

• Next year you’ll

create your

own media

product – a film

OR a

magazine!

Year 13 Media

Studies

Year 13 Statistics and Modelling

In Statistics we investigate data. Statistics is a

important tool on many subject areas where correct

interpretation of data is needed.

We look at different distributions, bi-variate and

time series data and also investigate probability.

Most of the datasets are real and from a variety of

contexts from Science, geography, economics

amongst other subjects.

There are four external standards and

three internal standards. All the internal

Achievement Standards are done on the

computer using a statistics package

called GenStat.

If you have any questions, you should see

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Year 13 CalculusIf you enjoyed the Algebra and Calculus topics at

Year 12 ( and below) you will probably enjoy

Calculus. Calculus is a branch of Mathematics

focused on Differentiation and Integration.

Calculus is the study of change, in the same way

that Geometry is the study of shape.

Calculus has widespread applications in Science,

Economics and Engineering.

There are four external standards and

one internal standard plus we back up the

externals with a corresponding Unit

Standard.

If you have any questions, you should see

Ms Hutton or Ms Martin.

Year 13 Physical

EducationTopics

Golf skill analysis

and performance

Design fitness

programs

Cross Country ski

camp

Event management

• Insert photo of golf

See Miss Ward for further information

Year 13 PE is a challenging yet rewarding programme. The

highlight is the annual cross country ski trip.

Time management and self motivation are extremely important.

Year 12/13 SportTopics

•Performance – snorkelling

and badminton

•Team sport – soccer &

basketball

•Social responsibility

•Leadership – kiwisport

coaching

•Sport fitness

See Miss Ward for further information

Year 12/13 Sport is a fun and challenging course for students

wanting to be active and have fun whilst achieving credits

Year 13 Biology

Reasons students take this subject:

•They love biology!

•They want a career in nursing or

other health professions

•They want excellent general

knowledge that allows them to be able

to take part in society as adults,

parents and their chosen career path

What happens in Year 13 Biology?

Field trip to the Aquarium & Albatross

Colony to study behaviour

Carrying out genetic engineering at O.U

Looking at the big issues in Society –

genetic engineering, genetics

inheritance, how species evolve and

whether we are still evolving.

Year 13 ChemistryChemistry is the study of the composition,

structure, properties and reactions of matter.

• Analytical Chemistry: Investigate the amount of a

substances in a commercial or environmental context.

• Discover the application of redox reactions to

electrochemical cells (Batteries).

• Examine structure, bonding and periodic trends in

greater detail.

• Determine energy changes in chemical reactions.

• Investigate even more organic reactions and find out

why polyesters are called polyesters.

• Delve further into the world of acids, bases and

equilibrium reactions.

• Find out the answer to “How soluble is insoluble?”

Year 13 is a reactively good time!

See Mrs Everett or Dr Phillips for further information

Assessment is ¾ external and ¼ internal. The course

includes practical work, problem solving and describing,

explaining and discussing chemical ideas. Chemistry is the

essential science for almost all scientific careers including

health sciences.

Year 13 Physics

We study:

• Mechanics

• Waves and Sound

• Electricity

• AC Electricity

• Modern Physics

We do:

• Practical work

• Experiment design

• Problem solving

Year 13 Physics

This course is useful for:

• Those wishing to study Sciences,

Health, Technology, Engineering or

Architecture at University.

• Those wishing to have a well-rounded

view of how things work.

• Those studying Chemistry, Calculus or

Computing.

Year 13 ArtInternal AssessmentResearch and Analysis 4 credits

Investigate ideas and methods 6 credits

External AssessmentFolio presentation 14 credits

•In Year 13 Art you are

given the opportunity to

choose your own subject

area to explore and

research for the year.

•You will develop and

extend your skill base

through the study of one of

the following disciplines:

•Painting

•Sculpture

•Printmaking

Successful completion of level 2 Art is desirable. Any queries

please see Mr Otley for further information.

Year 13 Art presents you with the opportunity to explore your own ideas and approaches

through either a study in painting, sculpture, printmaking or a combination of these

fields.

The focus is on developing stronger individual skills of expression by researching

contemporary and historical Art practise and extending your abilities through the creation

of original works

Internal Achievement Standards

• Research & Power Point Presentation

Students research and analyse individually

chosen forms of Photography and present

their investigation to the rest of the class.

4 Credits

• Produce a Series of Photographic Art Works

Students apply the Ideas and Methods

explored in their Research work to produce a

related series of art works.

6 Credits

Year 13 Photography

External Exam – 14 Credits

3 Panel Folio

• Students must have done Level 2 Photography

• Photography fees are $200 so check with your parents first

• See Ms Robson for further information

You don’t need artistic ability!!!!

You will learn to discuss and write about...

• Styles

• Issues

• Iconography

• Materials

• Context

• Theories

Year 13 Art History

• 3 Internal Achievement Standards

• 3 External Achievement Standards

• Approved course for University Entrance

• See Ms Sinclair for more information

Year 13 Dance

Assessment Activities

• Produce a dance for

performance

• Perform a solo or duet dance

work

• Perform in a choreographed

group dance work

Skills

Extend and refine skills,

practices, and use of

technologies in dance

Develop a concept and produce

an original dance work using

production technologies to

communicate a choreographic

intention

Investigate , analyse and discuss

the development of dance in NZ

Year 13 Dance• This is it! All those years of dance

experience will come in handy as you produce your own complete dance work........lights, camera, action!!!!

And.....

• You will have the opportunity to attend a live dance performance and workshop

And.....

• You will perform in the end of year dance concert (your final performance at OGHS before you head off into the big wide world)

Credits:

24 credits

Internals: Produce a dance, group performance,

solo performance

Externals: understand development of dance in NZ,

Analyse and evaluate a dance performance

Year 13 DramaAny students wishing to pick up

13 Drama, without studying it

in 2010, needs to talk it over

with Ms Leckie

Topics

•Theatre techniques

•Theatre form

•Devised drama

•Acting role

See Ms Leckie for further information

Year 13 Drama is a challenging programme, drawing upon many

of the things you have learnt in Drama over the years.

Time management and self motivation are extremely important.

Year 13 MusicIf you want to gain the majority of your 24 credits in Performance and

Composition, you choose PRACTICAL MUSIC. If you are less strong in these areas but enjoy the musicology aspect of the subject and would like develop

these skills, you choose MUSIC STUDIES.

PRACTICAL MUSIC Involves:

Solo and group performance.

Composing a portfolio of music.

Aurally identifying the elements and features of music from a range of genres.

MUSIC STUDIES Involves:

Examine the expressive qualities of music.

Research a music topic.

Arranging Music.

Compare music works.

Understanding harmonic and tonal procedures.

Year 13 Music

You will know by now that Music is a subject that requires a consistent approach. If you have a regular practise routine and work steadily you will find the year both

rewarding and productive.

Year 13 Geography

Geography is about Change Interaction

People Environments Patterns

Accessibility Culture Distance

Year 13 Geography

GEOGRAPHY IS ALL

AROUND US

For more information

see Mr Murley or

Mrs Davidson

Topics:

• Beach Processes

• Tourism

• Skills

• Current Issue

• Global Pattern

• Rotorua or

Queenstown Field

Research

Year 13 History

• History is about the study of past events, people, places, issues,

movements and much much more. In History we investigate what

has happened in the past to help us understand the world today.

• In 2011 we will investigate:

1. 19th Century New Zealand History (externally assessed)

2. A special study which you will choose (internally assessed)

• A highlight of the course is the History field trip to Rotorua

Year 13 History

• Topics we cover include:

Race Relations

- Early Contact with missionaries, whalers, traders

- New Zealand wars

- Treaty of Waitangi

Economic and Political Changes

• Gold mining, timber, pastoralism, agriculture

• Transport, communication and commerce

New Zealand Society and Attitudes

• Major social issues e.g. Women and the vote

• Changing patterns of settlement

• The values, fears and aspirations of New Zealanders

See Miss Speight for further information

Year 13 Tourism

National Certificate in Tourism and Travel

Within this course 24 credits are available

at Level 3 and you can gain credits that

go towards the National Certificate in

Tourism and Travel.(Completed in Yr13).

Topics

•Destination Pacific Islands

•Destination Australia.

•Economic Significance of

Tourism.

•Promote a New Zealand Tourist

Destination.

See Mrs Geddes for further information

The course includes work experience and trips to gain an

insight in to the Tourism industry. This is a great course if

you are interested in tourism and travel around the world..

Classical StudiesThis is an approved course for

University Entrance

• There are three externals and

one internal.

• Standards are worth six credits.

•Topics

•Literature

•Religion

•Greek Comedy

•Art and Vases

See Miss Sinclair for further information

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Year 13 LIFEThis course has both Level 2

and Level 3 Unit Standards.

There is a posting at an Early

Childhood Centre during the

year

Topics

• Interpersonal skills

• Roles and

Responsibilities

• Tots and Toddlers

See Mrs Bayne for further information

Year 13 Life is a course designed for those wishing to continue

study further in the Early Childhood or Primary sector.

Being comfortable around children and their Parents/Caregivers is

Essential.

Year 13 Computer

StudiesThis course is a UE

approved subject

• It is all internally assessed so no exams

• Mainly practical skills covered

• Subjects covered include:

• Web Design

• Image Manipulation (Photoshop)

• Desktop Publishing & Design

• Animation

• Students who have studied Computing

previously are at an advantage but it is

not essential

See Mr Scott or Ms Gill for further

information on this course for 2011

This is a multi-level class that is available on several

lines.

•This course is totally Unit Standards based.

•Resubmissions are available in this course

•Course material including video help files are

available through the Intranet to support your learning

•Provides excellent computing skills for your future

Year 13 textile design

• Learn fashion drawing skills

to illustrate your designs. Be

fashion setters not followers.

• In these units you learn to

use Adobe photoshop and

illustrator programs.

• Art design unit –

you design your own

fabric using

photographic screen

printing process

• Learn how to draft a pattern

that fits your measurements

and body shape.

Most students design and

make up the pattern for their

Formal garment.

• Lastly, using your exclusive

pattern you create a formal

garment.

See Ms Gillies

for further

information

Year 13 Graphics

• Graphics is student

driven.

• You will work with

real clients to solve

real world problems.

• Choose two from...

• Media design

• Architectural design

• Product designInterior concept by Bonnie Wall

This course is demanding but rewarding. Through the year you

will complete a wide range of work and learn important skills.

See Mr Pickard if you have questions or

want more information

Design

sketches by

Bella

Bloomfield

Year 13 Home Economics

Topics

• Food for an

Alternative Need

• Creative Cookery

• Food for a Special

Occasion

• Cafe Food

See Mrs Cook for further information

The focus in Year 13 is on being creative with food and cooking to develop your

own style and flare with food.

Develop confidence with food eg finger food, cafe food, competition cookery,

pastries, flans, and Barista units.

Demonstrate presentation skills that will enhance any food.

Year 13 Maori

• Achieving

personal

independence

in te reo Maori

• The creative arts

• Spoken histories

• Oratory

• Leadership and

authority

Year 13 Maori• Internal

assessments

• Crafted writing

• Speech

• Listening

comprehension

• External

assessments

• Writing

• Reading

• ...see Ms Hunter

Year 13 FrenchTopics We Study:

•A film study

•Racism & Immigration in

France

•The Environment

•Regions of France

•A famous French person

•The World of Work

See Mrs Holmes for more info!

•There are 24 credits

available in Year 13

French

•3 Internal

Assessments

(speaking and writing)

•3 External

Assessments

(listening, reading,

writing)

Year 13 Japanese ~We follow the adventures of Tim and Yumi as they

get engaged, then married and travel around Japan on their honeymoon!

Topics:

· Travel & Tourism.The Land of Japan & it’s people

· The Environment

· Our future

· Shall we Dance—Film study

• Assessment is a mixture of internal &

external with 24 credits available.

• Any students wishing to renew their Japanese

studies need to chat to Miss Ware.

Go to Japan! Japan Trip

See Miss Ware for further information

You will be able to go straight into second year university papers after having completed Year 13 Japanese.

¡Spanish!• Continue Spanish to become more

fluent

• 400 million people speak Spanish –

join them!

• Learn about Spanish culture through

dance, song, movies and drama.

Credits:

24 credits

Internals: speaking, conversation and writing with

resources

Externals: reading, listening, writing

Spanish Year 13!

Topics

• Hispanic humour

• Government systems in New Zealand

and the Hispanic world

• Religion

• The environment

• Modern trends in the Hispanic world

• Hispanic links with New Zealand

• Consequences of actions

• Talking about doubt (subjunctive!)

• Making requests

• Making predictions (experimenting)

• Advantages and disadvantages

Activities•Watch the TV series “mi vida

loca”

•Write to your penpal in Spain

•Role plays

•Learn more songs

•Listen to popular Spanish

music

Level 3 AccountingTOPICS:

• Partnerships

• Companies

• Decision Making

• Financial Statement

preparation

• Job Costing

• ScholarshipBe fully prepared for University

2011!

See Mrs Wright or Miss Babbage

Optional trip to

Wellington with

other senior

Commerce

students

Analysis NZ

company

internal

assessment

This Course builds on Level 1 and Level 2

allowing you to be fully prepared for any

accounting or finance course at Uni!

Level 3 Business StudiesTOPICS:

• Business

Documents

• EXCEL

• Merging Files

• Data Bases

• No Exams, all

internally assessed

See Mrs Wright or Miss Babbage

Careers:

• Legal secretary

• Banking

• Data Entry

• Receptionist

• Retail

This Course builds on Level 2 allowing you to be

fully prepared for university or working in the real

World!!!

Level 3 EconomicsTOPICS:

• What makes an

efficient market?

• Understand the

behaviour of firms

• Aggregate

Economic Activity

• Market failure and

government

intervention

One way Airlines differentiate their

product to compete with others

See Miss Park if you have any questions

Optional trip to

Wellington with

other senior

Commerce

students

Research based

internal

assessment

This course combines bits from Yr 11 and Yr 12

Economics and builds on them – if you haven’t

taken both these, you will need to talk with Miss

Park

Level 3 Text and InformationTopics follow from

Level 2 course:

• Advanced document

creation

• EXCEL

• Mail Merger

• No Exams, all

internally assessed

See Mrs Wright or Miss Babbage

Careers:

• Legal secretary

• Banking/Accounts

• Customer Services Officer

• Receptionist

• Retail

This Course builds on Level 2 allowing you to be

fully prepared for university or working in the real

World!!!

Year 13 Gateway

Gateway is an exciting practical

subject designed to get students

into the workforce while still at

school, to experience their

chosen career pathway and

gain credits at the same time.

Requirements

•You must complete a

minimum of 14 credits.

•You must complete 20

days at a work

placement.

•There are only 15

places available so

apply to Mrs Key.

See Mrs Geddes or Mrs Key for further

information.

This course is great if you know what you want to do

after you leave school or you want to try out a career

before you commit to it.