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Survival Maths
Tracey
This course is intended for students who are working around level 3 of the national curriculum. Initial focus will be on Number skills and strategies. If space/resourcing allows, we may also explore the Secondary Numeracy Project. Students need to supply their own pens/pencils/rulers/etc. A maths book with grid pages is also very useful.
3MAT
4 Mathematics – Algebra
Sonrisa
In this course we are going to discover the fundamentals of algebraicthinking. Come algebra is not scary, its fun, but it does takepractice so be prepared to work for it. To be successful in thisclass you should be working at curriculum level 4 in Maths.
4MAT
ALGEBRA –abc + def = xyz.
Louise
Algebra is a branch of mathematics that substitutes letters for numbers.
It involves logic, being systematic, problem solving, reasoning and thinking skills – all very good skills to develop!!!
45MATa
Everyday Algebra
Diane
Believe it or not you use algebra every day.
Learn more about algebra and how to communicate what you are doing. We will be using some hands-on activities to explore this topic along with some traditional activities.
45MATb
Stage Challenge – Performance and Reflection (2.1)
Our performance is on Tuesday 10 May at CBS arena. After our performance this course will focus on reflecting on our learning and completing any assessments that have emerged during the process.
45678 Dance and Drama
The Small Business Game
George Mackenzie
The focus of this course is a realistic on line game (similar to Sims) where students compete with other students throughout New Zealand. It involves running a sports store and making it into a successful business. Successful students are awarded prizes. Students will need a computer.
This course is also open to students who want to develop their own entrepreneurial ideas and would like guidance or advice on how to proceed.
This course will run for 2.1 and 2.2.
Levels 1 and 2 business credits available.
45678ENTa
Digital ICL 2.0
Mel
In this class, Mel will introduce a range of free web 2.0 tools to support your learning at UPT! You’ll become masters of Google Docs, collaborative online brainstorming, online bookmarking, blogging and more! Learning will be shared via a personal blog and linked where possible to your ICL projects and/or other classes at UPT. You’ll need access regularly to a computer (at home or at school) and a cell phone. Assessments can be personalized to align with your project goals. Orange Block
45678ICTa
Skateboarding/Rollerblading
Emma
Students work towards a practical assessment while learning and being able to demonstrate different moves on a skateboard or orientate themselves around a route in rollerblading. Tom, Blaine and Josh will be working teaching the skills for this course and possible Scott Ashton for rollerblading. Scotty from Cheapskates will be writing up an assessment rubric and will run an introductory lesson. Halswell school has some rollerblades and skateboards if you don’t own one. This is a level 2 assessment worth 4 credits.
567PED
‘..the right to live like a human…’
Maggie
“So what we’re talking about here is human rights. The right to live like a human. The right to live, period. ....” Bono. I remember being 15 years old and learning about Hitler’s plan to exterminate Jewish people in the 1940s. I was appalled and shocked not only by those events but also by the fact that at the time (the 1980s) people all over the world were still fighting for basic human rights. 30 years later, this still shocks me. In this class, we will look at how writers in areas such as Palestine, China and Africa use poetry and short stories to communicate their ideas. You will learn about the various language techniques they use to create effect and produce your own writing too.
Please note that this class runs for the whole term.
NCEA Level 1 assessments on offer for the term:
1.4 Produce creative writing (3 credits)
You will also be preparing for external assessments:
1.1 Show understanding of specified aspect (s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence (4 credits)
1.3 Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence (4 credits)
6ENG
Sex, sexuality and stuff
Frances Martin
This class may sound titillating but it's actually just sex and sexuality stuff for students interested in achieving some level 1 health credits and anyone interested in learning the related content. Students involved will learn the interesting stuff, be involved in somewhat awkward discussions, giggle excessively and learn how to keep safe and to support others with challenges relating to sex and sexuality. If you're unsure if this class is appropriate for you please feel free to have a chat to me about it. Students will do A.S 90974, worth 4 credits.
6HEA
Great Films
Nathan Woods
This is an opportunity to study some great films. We will begin with Francis Ford Coppola’s 1940‘s gangster film, The Godfather,which explores themes of capitalist greed and power politics.Then we will take a look at Milos Forman’s, One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest, which ask questions about individualism and institutionalized repression. If we have time, we might also view and discuss Schindler’s List and The Shawshank Redemption. Assessment opportunities: Media Studies NCEA level 1 AS 90990 (3 credits).
6HOL
The beach
Detroit
In this class we are exploring the beaches in New Zealand. We will learn the different terms for the beach environment and work towards a listening test. During the block students will develop their pepeha to introduce their family. In week 3 we will go to Taumutu marae and experience a traditional powhiri and marae stay over.
6 credits korero 6 credits whakarongo.
6MAO
Independent English for Essential Skills (and Sweet, Sweet Credits)
Andre
This one-to-one based meet up opportunity carries on with your chance to continue to work towards your own individual English learning or assessment goal. More formal writing, getting creative with language, posters and designing, speaking and discussing, reading and research, all are available for English lovers and the English challenged alike. Note: this class is designed for students with a UE literacy or senior NCEA goal who do not necessarily want to take English for an entire year, or for those who would simply like to develop some key English skills before their high schooling ends. Note too that this class only runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
78ENQ
Chemistry Fun-da-mentals
Scott Franklin
Examining the world around us at a molecular level, relating to how everything around you is held together and exists in unison. Will cover material for US: 8944 – 3 credits at level 2. Essential for further continuation in chemistry this year.
7CHE
Senior photography
Sue Pearce
Continuing course aimed at developing your ideas in photography. Students need a passion and determination to successfully complete the schedule of work required. Lots of time needed for shooting images outside of class. Both the L2 2.2 AS90477 and the L3 3.2 AS90664 internals are due at the end of the block. You need to keep a A4 or A3 workbook diary as part of this assessment. Costs: $20-40 for your printing costs and $10 for workbook.
78PHO
What is the Calculus?
Derek
What is the Calculus? Why is it even useful?
Differentiation of products, quotients, composite functions, exponential functions, trig functions, parametric equations.
Implicit differentiation.
Learning outcomes
You need to differentiate functions and use differentiation to solve problems which could include the following types:
Polynomial, exponential (base e only), logarithmic (base e only), trigonometric (including reciprocal functions).
90635 Differentiate functions and use derivatives to solve problems. 6 credits. External
5265 Differentiate functions and use differentiation to solve problems. 6 credits. Internal
8MAC
Philosophy :: God
Brent Silby
Does God exist? Come along and find out how to answer that question.
Assessment: write an essay to contribute towards US 8835 (6 credits English). This standard requires you to write 4 essays during the year.
8PHL
Tracey
This course is intended for students who are working around level 3 of the national curriculum. Initial focus will be on Number skills and strategies. If space/resourcing allows, we may also explore the Secondary Numeracy Project. Students need to supply their own pens/pencils/rulers/etc. A maths book with grid pages is also very useful.
3MAT
4 Mathematics – Algebra
Sonrisa
In this course we are going to discover the fundamentals of algebraicthinking. Come algebra is not scary, its fun, but it does takepractice so be prepared to work for it. To be successful in thisclass you should be working at curriculum level 4 in Maths.
4MAT
ALGEBRA –abc + def = xyz.
Louise
Algebra is a branch of mathematics that substitutes letters for numbers.
It involves logic, being systematic, problem solving, reasoning and thinking skills – all very good skills to develop!!!
45MATa
Everyday Algebra
Diane
Believe it or not you use algebra every day.
Learn more about algebra and how to communicate what you are doing. We will be using some hands-on activities to explore this topic along with some traditional activities.
45MATb
Stage Challenge – Performance and Reflection (2.1)
Our performance is on Tuesday 10 May at CBS arena. After our performance this course will focus on reflecting on our learning and completing any assessments that have emerged during the process.
45678 Dance and Drama
The Small Business Game
George Mackenzie
The focus of this course is a realistic on line game (similar to Sims) where students compete with other students throughout New Zealand. It involves running a sports store and making it into a successful business. Successful students are awarded prizes. Students will need a computer.
This course is also open to students who want to develop their own entrepreneurial ideas and would like guidance or advice on how to proceed.
This course will run for 2.1 and 2.2.
Levels 1 and 2 business credits available.
45678ENTa
Digital ICL 2.0
Mel
In this class, Mel will introduce a range of free web 2.0 tools to support your learning at UPT! You’ll become masters of Google Docs, collaborative online brainstorming, online bookmarking, blogging and more! Learning will be shared via a personal blog and linked where possible to your ICL projects and/or other classes at UPT. You’ll need access regularly to a computer (at home or at school) and a cell phone. Assessments can be personalized to align with your project goals. Orange Block
45678ICTa
Skateboarding/Rollerblading
Emma
Students work towards a practical assessment while learning and being able to demonstrate different moves on a skateboard or orientate themselves around a route in rollerblading. Tom, Blaine and Josh will be working teaching the skills for this course and possible Scott Ashton for rollerblading. Scotty from Cheapskates will be writing up an assessment rubric and will run an introductory lesson. Halswell school has some rollerblades and skateboards if you don’t own one. This is a level 2 assessment worth 4 credits.
567PED
‘..the right to live like a human…’
Maggie
“So what we’re talking about here is human rights. The right to live like a human. The right to live, period. ....” Bono. I remember being 15 years old and learning about Hitler’s plan to exterminate Jewish people in the 1940s. I was appalled and shocked not only by those events but also by the fact that at the time (the 1980s) people all over the world were still fighting for basic human rights. 30 years later, this still shocks me. In this class, we will look at how writers in areas such as Palestine, China and Africa use poetry and short stories to communicate their ideas. You will learn about the various language techniques they use to create effect and produce your own writing too.
Please note that this class runs for the whole term.
NCEA Level 1 assessments on offer for the term:
1.4 Produce creative writing (3 credits)
You will also be preparing for external assessments:
1.1 Show understanding of specified aspect (s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence (4 credits)
1.3 Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence (4 credits)
6ENG
Sex, sexuality and stuff
Frances Martin
This class may sound titillating but it's actually just sex and sexuality stuff for students interested in achieving some level 1 health credits and anyone interested in learning the related content. Students involved will learn the interesting stuff, be involved in somewhat awkward discussions, giggle excessively and learn how to keep safe and to support others with challenges relating to sex and sexuality. If you're unsure if this class is appropriate for you please feel free to have a chat to me about it. Students will do A.S 90974, worth 4 credits.
6HEA
Great Films
Nathan Woods
This is an opportunity to study some great films. We will begin with Francis Ford Coppola’s 1940‘s gangster film, The Godfather,which explores themes of capitalist greed and power politics.Then we will take a look at Milos Forman’s, One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest, which ask questions about individualism and institutionalized repression. If we have time, we might also view and discuss Schindler’s List and The Shawshank Redemption. Assessment opportunities: Media Studies NCEA level 1 AS 90990 (3 credits).
6HOL
The beach
Detroit
In this class we are exploring the beaches in New Zealand. We will learn the different terms for the beach environment and work towards a listening test. During the block students will develop their pepeha to introduce their family. In week 3 we will go to Taumutu marae and experience a traditional powhiri and marae stay over.
6 credits korero 6 credits whakarongo.
6MAO
Independent English for Essential Skills (and Sweet, Sweet Credits)
Andre
This one-to-one based meet up opportunity carries on with your chance to continue to work towards your own individual English learning or assessment goal. More formal writing, getting creative with language, posters and designing, speaking and discussing, reading and research, all are available for English lovers and the English challenged alike. Note: this class is designed for students with a UE literacy or senior NCEA goal who do not necessarily want to take English for an entire year, or for those who would simply like to develop some key English skills before their high schooling ends. Note too that this class only runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
78ENQ
Chemistry Fun-da-mentals
Scott Franklin
Examining the world around us at a molecular level, relating to how everything around you is held together and exists in unison. Will cover material for US: 8944 – 3 credits at level 2. Essential for further continuation in chemistry this year.
7CHE
Senior photography
Sue Pearce
Continuing course aimed at developing your ideas in photography. Students need a passion and determination to successfully complete the schedule of work required. Lots of time needed for shooting images outside of class. Both the L2 2.2 AS90477 and the L3 3.2 AS90664 internals are due at the end of the block. You need to keep a A4 or A3 workbook diary as part of this assessment. Costs: $20-40 for your printing costs and $10 for workbook.
78PHO
What is the Calculus?
Derek
What is the Calculus? Why is it even useful?
Differentiation of products, quotients, composite functions, exponential functions, trig functions, parametric equations.
Implicit differentiation.
Learning outcomes
You need to differentiate functions and use differentiation to solve problems which could include the following types:
Polynomial, exponential (base e only), logarithmic (base e only), trigonometric (including reciprocal functions).
90635 Differentiate functions and use derivatives to solve problems. 6 credits. External
5265 Differentiate functions and use differentiation to solve problems. 6 credits. Internal
8MAC
Philosophy :: God
Brent Silby
Does God exist? Come along and find out how to answer that question.
Assessment: write an essay to contribute towards US 8835 (6 credits English). This standard requires you to write 4 essays during the year.
8PHL
Green 2.1Hide
PAINTING techniques
Sue Pearce
We will first investigate painting techniques and trial paints. You will then need to purchase your own set of paints once you have an idea of what is needed. We then prepare for a one day intensive painting field trip. We will also research NZ landscape painters and philosophise about their intentions, meanings and techniques. Students will need to purchase an A3 workbook ( for the first class)and a set of paints & brushes( for the second week).
45Art ( Paint)
Independent Historic Investigations
Richard
This class is for students wishing to study history independently. I will focus support on preparing students to develop the skills and practices necessary to achieve NCEA standards in History. Any interested students should have already identified the topic for investigation before starting the class, including initial wide reading and research.
456HOL
Foundation French
Maggie
Only open to students who have done Foundation French in previous blocks. We will continue with getting to know the French language, covering the weather, leisure activities and sport plus how to get your way around a French town.
45FRE
Writing workshop
Heather
Help offered for writing – any writing! Creative, essays, poetry, formal , just what you need, and maybe help produce work for the gazette.... or learn some editing skills.
But also to help those who feel like they can't write well, would like to learn more....
Once a week on Wednesday mornings, blue and green, or either colour when you are free,
45HOL
SINGING GROUP CONTINUED (1 hour per week): SINGERS ONLY!
Matt
This is a continuation of the singing group started in the last block. It is designed for experienced singers who are willing ready and able to sing in parts...you will need to audition if you want to join this class and havenʼt already been working with the group.
45MUS
UPT Digital Enterprise (Preferably in GREEN)
Renea Mackie
www.uptdigital.com INVITATION ONLY.
UPT Digital Enterprise projects such as Tech Hui in Wellington, and UPT Digital Consultancy projects for clients.
NCEA assessments managed by Brent.
678 ICT
DJ :: Music Production and Performance
Brent Silby
This will have something to do with electronic music performance or production. That's as much as I can tell you. Students will decide where they want to take the course. It is student driven. You will need your own laptop (if possible) with music editing software.
Assessment: there are a number of music standards available at various levels. We will negotiate the right standard based on the work you do.
678HOL
No I in team
Emma
This unit looks at being involved in a team and working on interpersonal skills within the team such as leadership, effective communication, inclusiveness and problem solving. Theses skills are the focus while working on team skills in the setting of football. Worth 4 credits. This runs the length of term 2.
56PED
ALGEBRA – a branch of mathematics that substitutes letters for numbers.
Louise
This topic is an externally assessed Achievement Standard worth 4 credits that will be examined by a one hour test in September.
It involves using straightforward algebraic methods (simplifying) and solving problems.
Revision time will be scheduled prior to the examination.
6MAT
Carbon copy
KJ Davie
Carbon credits, carbon offsetting, carbon emissions, carbon tax it seems one just can’t escape CARBON these days. But why are we so concerned about an element. We will peel back the layers and get to the bottom of today’s carbon obsessed world. We will start by exploring hydrocarbon chemistry - oil and coal and exactly what we put in our cars. Then we will track these evasive carbon molecules around our planet, from underground, to motors, to plants, to the great carbon dumping zone, the atmosphere. Then we should have a clearer idea of climate change and discuss what we should do about it. This course is for a whole term and there will be two opportunities for internal assessment.
6Sci
Script work (2.1)
Megan
Year 11, 12 and 13 students. Actors and student directors. Working towards a small scale performance.
Discuss Achievement Standard possibilities with Megan.
78Drama
Legal Studies
Allan
678LEG
Adventure Based Learning
Pete Brailsford
This is a course which explores the way which adventure experiences, experiential learning and reflective practice can be used to understand how we learn and interactions with others. The course will conclude with an adventure challenge.
Assessment:
Unit 467: Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in adventure based learning (L2) 3 credits.
Entry: Open
Costs: $20-30 tbc 2.1 (Green)
67OUT
6 A - Hospitality (lime green)
Sally
Food & Familiies Around the World. This is course will explore the use, origin, type and availability of food for families around the world. There will be class trips and cooking based on the interest of students. The course cost are $20.00 for a 5 week teaching and cooking block.
6HOSa
Genetics and Evolution
Miriam
What is the evidence for evolution and how does genetics, even our own genes, cause it to happen?
Check out mutations and more punnet squares to understand more of the ways that meiosis weaves its magic. This course will prepare you for the L2 biology genetics exam
7BIO
Identity: Round 2
Kyle
Looking deep into the minds of specific individuals, this class will continue the theme of identity with an exploration of biographies and autobiographies, of your choosing. That will be the focus for research,
which could be presented in two different ways; formal writing or a speech. The main goal of this is to make a meaningful connection between your identity and that of a stranger. Finally, creative writing will be offered surrounding the creation of a fictional story (or poems, or songs) about yourself. This term will have a heavy independent focus (as all standards will be offered concurrently), and aid in the strengthening of some necessary English skills.
AS90375 - Creative Writing
AS90376 - Formal Writing
AS90374 - Speech
AS90381 - Research
7ENG
Curve Fitting & Time Series
John I
the much anticipated second part of curve fitting (one last piece added to last terms work = 3 internal credits), then on to Time Series (3 more credits internal) .... and all going well a start into probability at level 3.
8MAS
Sue Pearce
We will first investigate painting techniques and trial paints. You will then need to purchase your own set of paints once you have an idea of what is needed. We then prepare for a one day intensive painting field trip. We will also research NZ landscape painters and philosophise about their intentions, meanings and techniques. Students will need to purchase an A3 workbook ( for the first class)and a set of paints & brushes( for the second week).
45Art ( Paint)
Independent Historic Investigations
Richard
This class is for students wishing to study history independently. I will focus support on preparing students to develop the skills and practices necessary to achieve NCEA standards in History. Any interested students should have already identified the topic for investigation before starting the class, including initial wide reading and research.
456HOL
Foundation French
Maggie
Only open to students who have done Foundation French in previous blocks. We will continue with getting to know the French language, covering the weather, leisure activities and sport plus how to get your way around a French town.
45FRE
Writing workshop
Heather
Help offered for writing – any writing! Creative, essays, poetry, formal , just what you need, and maybe help produce work for the gazette.... or learn some editing skills.
But also to help those who feel like they can't write well, would like to learn more....
Once a week on Wednesday mornings, blue and green, or either colour when you are free,
45HOL
SINGING GROUP CONTINUED (1 hour per week): SINGERS ONLY!
Matt
This is a continuation of the singing group started in the last block. It is designed for experienced singers who are willing ready and able to sing in parts...you will need to audition if you want to join this class and havenʼt already been working with the group.
45MUS
UPT Digital Enterprise (Preferably in GREEN)
Renea Mackie
www.uptdigital.com INVITATION ONLY.
UPT Digital Enterprise projects such as Tech Hui in Wellington, and UPT Digital Consultancy projects for clients.
NCEA assessments managed by Brent.
678 ICT
DJ :: Music Production and Performance
Brent Silby
This will have something to do with electronic music performance or production. That's as much as I can tell you. Students will decide where they want to take the course. It is student driven. You will need your own laptop (if possible) with music editing software.
Assessment: there are a number of music standards available at various levels. We will negotiate the right standard based on the work you do.
678HOL
No I in team
Emma
This unit looks at being involved in a team and working on interpersonal skills within the team such as leadership, effective communication, inclusiveness and problem solving. Theses skills are the focus while working on team skills in the setting of football. Worth 4 credits. This runs the length of term 2.
56PED
ALGEBRA – a branch of mathematics that substitutes letters for numbers.
Louise
This topic is an externally assessed Achievement Standard worth 4 credits that will be examined by a one hour test in September.
It involves using straightforward algebraic methods (simplifying) and solving problems.
Revision time will be scheduled prior to the examination.
6MAT
Carbon copy
KJ Davie
Carbon credits, carbon offsetting, carbon emissions, carbon tax it seems one just can’t escape CARBON these days. But why are we so concerned about an element. We will peel back the layers and get to the bottom of today’s carbon obsessed world. We will start by exploring hydrocarbon chemistry - oil and coal and exactly what we put in our cars. Then we will track these evasive carbon molecules around our planet, from underground, to motors, to plants, to the great carbon dumping zone, the atmosphere. Then we should have a clearer idea of climate change and discuss what we should do about it. This course is for a whole term and there will be two opportunities for internal assessment.
6Sci
Script work (2.1)
Megan
Year 11, 12 and 13 students. Actors and student directors. Working towards a small scale performance.
Discuss Achievement Standard possibilities with Megan.
78Drama
Legal Studies
Allan
678LEG
Adventure Based Learning
Pete Brailsford
This is a course which explores the way which adventure experiences, experiential learning and reflective practice can be used to understand how we learn and interactions with others. The course will conclude with an adventure challenge.
Assessment:
Unit 467: Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in adventure based learning (L2) 3 credits.
Entry: Open
Costs: $20-30 tbc 2.1 (Green)
67OUT
6 A - Hospitality (lime green)
Sally
Food & Familiies Around the World. This is course will explore the use, origin, type and availability of food for families around the world. There will be class trips and cooking based on the interest of students. The course cost are $20.00 for a 5 week teaching and cooking block.
6HOSa
Genetics and Evolution
Miriam
What is the evidence for evolution and how does genetics, even our own genes, cause it to happen?
Check out mutations and more punnet squares to understand more of the ways that meiosis weaves its magic. This course will prepare you for the L2 biology genetics exam
7BIO
Identity: Round 2
Kyle
Looking deep into the minds of specific individuals, this class will continue the theme of identity with an exploration of biographies and autobiographies, of your choosing. That will be the focus for research,
which could be presented in two different ways; formal writing or a speech. The main goal of this is to make a meaningful connection between your identity and that of a stranger. Finally, creative writing will be offered surrounding the creation of a fictional story (or poems, or songs) about yourself. This term will have a heavy independent focus (as all standards will be offered concurrently), and aid in the strengthening of some necessary English skills.
AS90375 - Creative Writing
AS90376 - Formal Writing
AS90374 - Speech
AS90381 - Research
7ENG
Curve Fitting & Time Series
John I
the much anticipated second part of curve fitting (one last piece added to last terms work = 3 internal credits), then on to Time Series (3 more credits internal) .... and all going well a start into probability at level 3.
8MAS
Blue 2.1Hide
Unlimited Ukulele Orchestra Goes on Tour
Braden This course will use the ukulele as a way of taking music performance out to the wider community.
This will culminate in free public performances at bus-stops, hospitals, theatres, Intermediate schools and country halls. Assessment opportunities will be available in music performance. 456MUS
Making Movies
George Mackenzie
A hands on course for students who are interested in making movies, documentaries or animations. The student learning experience will be co-constructed with the LA.
This course will run for 2.1 and 2.2.
4/5/6/7/8 Hol
Writing workshop
Heather
Help offered for writing – any writing! Creative, essays, poetry, formal , just what you need, and maybe help produce work for the gazette.... or learn some editing skills.
But also to help those who feel like they can't write well, would like to learn more....
Once a week on Wednesday mornings, blue and green, or either colour for an hour.
45HOL
What’s the problem?
Pete Brailsford
Use problem solving approaches to investigating social issues or other questions of importance. Be introduced a range of strategies and tools that will help you investigate a problem and apply it to an issue of concern to you. Come and equip yourself with tools that you can use in any area of learning. (Blue)
45HOL
Violence in Sport
Emma
Looking at issues associated with media, opposition, safety and societal view in the context of Field Hockey this covers a basis which is used in some critical thinking in senior PE (or maybe ripper rugby depending on whether we can get hockey sticks).
45 PED
Spanish
Tracey
This course is intended for those students who would like to continue learning Spanish and have asked me to provide this option :-) Please - no complete beginners!
Gracias.
56SPA
UPT Digital ICL (Preferably in BLUE or PINK)
Renea Mackie
www.uptdigital.com BY ARRANGEMENT.
ICL time for UPT Digital Enterprise and UPT Digital Games Development students to work on their skills and projects.
NCEA assessments managed by Brent.
678 ICT
Design Projects - Independent and Collaborative Learning:
Jared
You bring the ideas, I can support you to develop learning opportunities around your interests. Some ideas which are already happening include: Amphitheatre; Skate Park; Trip to skateboard factory and making own board; Design and make Emergency Shelter; Best alternative toilet design; Earthquake proof furniture; Outdoor Furniture etc......
Some assessment opportunities are available up to level 2 and include: 7523; 7524; 12932.
67TEC/JarG
Psychology
Allan
678 PSYa
Level one and level two art making towards a folio 2.1 Part Two - Investigating how it’s done
Holly
You will explore possibilities based on an investigation into media and techniques. This may be in graphic design, illustration or painting. Strong conceptual knowledge helps to makes your designing/art making more original so having completed part one of this course will help you here. The subject mater and theme of your work with will be completely your own choice. Your drawings will start by showing that you have looked at and understand some established practices. These ideas will help you to move forward and strengthen your own process. This part of the level two course helps you to find the kind of practical approach you will take towards your years study. Some investigation and playing around with techniques makes this stage kind of fun.
Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion.
Homework: 1-2 hours per week Term 2.1, 2.2
You will need: an A3 orA4 spiral bound visual diary, 2B, 3B, pencils, fine tip black sharpie,
painting students need brushes and paints to be advised, design students need access to laptops/computers with photoshop
Achievement Standards available on completion :
Level one: Internal credits 5, Folio = 12 credits
Level two: Internal credits 6, Folio =12 credits Blue
67ART
Dancing with Pattern
John I
graphs people ... you use them in other subjects; they're an awesome way of visualising patterns; they're used to generate mathematical models of the world around us; they're an actual application of algebra; AND they're independently beautiful.
6MAT
Life on Earth
Miriam
What is life and what the essential ingredients to support life - can life exist on another planet?? We know life started with DNA so maybe a virus is alive! We will follow the evolution of life from the first bacterial like single cell organisms up to the present day, including ourselves.
Evolution includes the importance of DNA and how it changes (genetics) to enable us to cope with our environment (Natural selection).
6SCI
Intimacy and love stuff
Frances Martin
For this block we're focusing on relationships of the intimate variety, the passionate kind, the ones that go pear shaped and so on. If you take this class you need to be prepared to discuss your experiences, to listen and to think critically. We'll explore media representations of love and sex. We'll discuss virginity, sex, marriage, breakups and heartbreak. Health credits will be available at level 2 and 3.
78HEA
Independent Music Study and Research!
Matt
In this course you will be formulating and carrying out your own music research topic, in an area that interests you. We will also be looking at a range of styles and genres and continuing with our pursuit of excellence in the fields of composition and performance. This course will require a high level of focus and a great deal of work, and will continue in block 2
78MUS
7 Hospitality (blue colour)
Sally
This course will give you opportunities to learn and practise your cookery skills and attain NCEA Level 2 unit standards. There are opportunities to have top chefs demonstrate cookery skills and to visit commercial kitchens to have fun, to gain confidence and experience in this field of work. Course costs: $25.00 for a workbook and $20.00 for the cooking ingredients.
7HOS
GRAPHS in 2-D – the visual representation of the relations between two quantities on a set of axes.
Louise
We will look at quadratic, cubic, circular, hyperbolic, logarithmic and exponential graphs.
This topic will be assessed by an internal Unit Standard and is also preparation for the external Achievement Standard 2.2.
Knowledge of L2 Algebra is recommended but not essential.
7MAT
Advanced Chemistry Fun-da-mentals
Scott Franklin
Particle theory course for level 3 chemistry in 2011. Will work further through the basic atomic material covered in level 2 chemistry, building on key concepts. Essential for further continuation in chemistry this year.
8CHE
Braden This course will use the ukulele as a way of taking music performance out to the wider community.
This will culminate in free public performances at bus-stops, hospitals, theatres, Intermediate schools and country halls. Assessment opportunities will be available in music performance. 456MUS
Making Movies
George Mackenzie
A hands on course for students who are interested in making movies, documentaries or animations. The student learning experience will be co-constructed with the LA.
This course will run for 2.1 and 2.2.
4/5/6/7/8 Hol
Writing workshop
Heather
Help offered for writing – any writing! Creative, essays, poetry, formal , just what you need, and maybe help produce work for the gazette.... or learn some editing skills.
But also to help those who feel like they can't write well, would like to learn more....
Once a week on Wednesday mornings, blue and green, or either colour for an hour.
45HOL
What’s the problem?
Pete Brailsford
Use problem solving approaches to investigating social issues or other questions of importance. Be introduced a range of strategies and tools that will help you investigate a problem and apply it to an issue of concern to you. Come and equip yourself with tools that you can use in any area of learning. (Blue)
45HOL
Violence in Sport
Emma
Looking at issues associated with media, opposition, safety and societal view in the context of Field Hockey this covers a basis which is used in some critical thinking in senior PE (or maybe ripper rugby depending on whether we can get hockey sticks).
45 PED
Spanish
Tracey
This course is intended for those students who would like to continue learning Spanish and have asked me to provide this option :-) Please - no complete beginners!
Gracias.
56SPA
UPT Digital ICL (Preferably in BLUE or PINK)
Renea Mackie
www.uptdigital.com BY ARRANGEMENT.
ICL time for UPT Digital Enterprise and UPT Digital Games Development students to work on their skills and projects.
NCEA assessments managed by Brent.
678 ICT
Design Projects - Independent and Collaborative Learning:
Jared
You bring the ideas, I can support you to develop learning opportunities around your interests. Some ideas which are already happening include: Amphitheatre; Skate Park; Trip to skateboard factory and making own board; Design and make Emergency Shelter; Best alternative toilet design; Earthquake proof furniture; Outdoor Furniture etc......
Some assessment opportunities are available up to level 2 and include: 7523; 7524; 12932.
67TEC/JarG
Psychology
Allan
678 PSYa
Level one and level two art making towards a folio 2.1 Part Two - Investigating how it’s done
Holly
You will explore possibilities based on an investigation into media and techniques. This may be in graphic design, illustration or painting. Strong conceptual knowledge helps to makes your designing/art making more original so having completed part one of this course will help you here. The subject mater and theme of your work with will be completely your own choice. Your drawings will start by showing that you have looked at and understand some established practices. These ideas will help you to move forward and strengthen your own process. This part of the level two course helps you to find the kind of practical approach you will take towards your years study. Some investigation and playing around with techniques makes this stage kind of fun.
Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion.
Homework: 1-2 hours per week Term 2.1, 2.2
You will need: an A3 orA4 spiral bound visual diary, 2B, 3B, pencils, fine tip black sharpie,
painting students need brushes and paints to be advised, design students need access to laptops/computers with photoshop
Achievement Standards available on completion :
Level one: Internal credits 5, Folio = 12 credits
Level two: Internal credits 6, Folio =12 credits Blue
67ART
Dancing with Pattern
John I
graphs people ... you use them in other subjects; they're an awesome way of visualising patterns; they're used to generate mathematical models of the world around us; they're an actual application of algebra; AND they're independently beautiful.
6MAT
Life on Earth
Miriam
What is life and what the essential ingredients to support life - can life exist on another planet?? We know life started with DNA so maybe a virus is alive! We will follow the evolution of life from the first bacterial like single cell organisms up to the present day, including ourselves.
Evolution includes the importance of DNA and how it changes (genetics) to enable us to cope with our environment (Natural selection).
6SCI
Intimacy and love stuff
Frances Martin
For this block we're focusing on relationships of the intimate variety, the passionate kind, the ones that go pear shaped and so on. If you take this class you need to be prepared to discuss your experiences, to listen and to think critically. We'll explore media representations of love and sex. We'll discuss virginity, sex, marriage, breakups and heartbreak. Health credits will be available at level 2 and 3.
78HEA
Independent Music Study and Research!
Matt
In this course you will be formulating and carrying out your own music research topic, in an area that interests you. We will also be looking at a range of styles and genres and continuing with our pursuit of excellence in the fields of composition and performance. This course will require a high level of focus and a great deal of work, and will continue in block 2
78MUS
7 Hospitality (blue colour)
Sally
This course will give you opportunities to learn and practise your cookery skills and attain NCEA Level 2 unit standards. There are opportunities to have top chefs demonstrate cookery skills and to visit commercial kitchens to have fun, to gain confidence and experience in this field of work. Course costs: $25.00 for a workbook and $20.00 for the cooking ingredients.
7HOS
GRAPHS in 2-D – the visual representation of the relations between two quantities on a set of axes.
Louise
We will look at quadratic, cubic, circular, hyperbolic, logarithmic and exponential graphs.
This topic will be assessed by an internal Unit Standard and is also preparation for the external Achievement Standard 2.2.
Knowledge of L2 Algebra is recommended but not essential.
7MAT
Advanced Chemistry Fun-da-mentals
Scott Franklin
Particle theory course for level 3 chemistry in 2011. Will work further through the basic atomic material covered in level 2 chemistry, building on key concepts. Essential for further continuation in chemistry this year.
8CHE
Purple 2.1Hide
Sculpture
Holly
Three dimensional design using almost anything from wire, found objects, plaster, junk, clay, cardboard, toilet tissue. We will look at the structure of insects and then make a representation of what we have learned. Your creation maybe huge or quite tiny and the process we will use will start with drawing and end with a 3D structure. Come and explore how to build a wonderful sculpture that maybe part of our exhibition in 3.2 if you want. Other wise take it home and put it in the garden or hang it from the lounge ceiling and terrify the cat!!!!!
456Art
PRINT + ENtrepreneurship.
Sue Pearce
This course will operate all term. Design a pack of cards as a class. Each individual student will design the imagery, font etc for one card. You will also produce an original woodcut image of your design. Then we will investigate printing the cards commercially . There may be an NCEA standard that we can use to assess your work. Students will need to purchase an A3 workbook and there will be approx $15 charge for materials.
456 Art( Print and Entrepreneurship)
LAND.
Tracey
Incorporating themes from social studies, geography, cultural studies, history and philosophy this course will explore how we as human beings interact with and are influenced by the land we live upon. Actual course contexts will be determined after initial class discussions/planning sessions with students.
Opportunities for students ready for level 1 Geography or Social Studies credits can be negotiated.
456HOL
Flashmob - The Mall to Mall Tour
Braden
The goal is to have 100 D1 and UPT students do a Mall Tour of a Flashmob event at Hornby, Riccarton, Northlands Malls one Saturday at the end of term two.
News Alert: The flashmob team have found a choreographer and a supportive LAs. They have started a dance. They have not yet contacted the malls. They will need people with passion, enthusiasm and desire to keep this going. They will need people to convince the malls that it will be worth having them perform. Can they do it? Will this happen? WIll it be a success?
News flash: Wednesday afternoons rehearsals will be available for those that want to take part but cannot take the class.
456HOL/BraF Event Organisation and Dance
45NUM
Louise
This course is for Y11,12 and 13 students ONLY. To be eligible to attend you must have already achieved some credits towards L1 Numeracy or UE.
No Y9s or 10s will be accepted into this course.
45NUM
Short things appreciation society.
Frances Martin
We discussed possibilities for this course as a class and decided that we'd like to explore short films and short stories based on the theme of childhood. So, in this class we'll read and view various short texts including some classics and some more contemporary stuff. We'll discuss our responses to the texts as well as their conventions and quirks. We'll cover a wide range of visual and verbal language features. Students will then design their own projects relating to what we've explored as a class. For example, students may choose to create a short film based on a story that we've shared or write a short story mimicking the style of a story they liked.
45ENG
School of Rock! (Part 1)... (2 hours per week) !
Matt
Ever wanted to form your own band? Play to an audience of screaming fans? Tour? Now is your chance to get started... In this class you will be able to play/ sing a range of music with a variety of musicians. You will work independently and as part of a group to develop a short set for performance. Classes will largely take the form of masterclasses or practical workshops, with a focus on developing ensemble skills, ear-training and sight-reading. This course is open to musicians of all levels, and will continue in block 2.2
45MUS
Shakespeare Festival – Performance and Reflection (2.1)
Our performance is on Monday 9 May at the Aurora centre. After our performance this course will focus on reflecting on our learning and completing any assessments that have emerged during the process.
678 Drama
Game programmers
Jay Harris
The course will start with basic level programming in C# XNA using Microsoft Visual Studio Express Edition which will be provided at the beginning of the course. By the end of the course each person in the course will have created their own unique 2D game. The course is limited to ten people and UPT-Digital PROGRAMMERS will have priority over other students although the course is open to everyone.
567ICT
Architecture:
Jared
This course will focus on learning and developing skills in design drawing, and applying these skills in interior design or architecture situations. Students could be involved in projects such as designing a new school, sustainable houses, emergency housing or other s - bring your ideas!
For this course you will need 2H, HB pencils, rulers, A3 art folio, or A3 clear file, compass, set squares (45, and 30/60). This course continues on from 1.2, but students are welcome to join the course.
Students can achieve achievement standards 91063; 91064; 91065.
6GRA
6 B – Hospitality (light pink)
Sally
This is course offers NCEA Level One in Hospitality. We will be learning how to cook recipes from a variety of cuisines which will be chosen by the students. There will be chef demonstrations to teach specific skills and opportunities to visit various restaurants and practise cookery skills. Course costs: $25.00 for a workbook and $20.00 for the cooking ingredients.
6HOSb
Physics of a School Day
Scott Franklin
This term long block builds on foundation science knowledge to start to focus on physics and its role in our world. Did you know that so much around us can be explained in terms of mathematics and physics? If you have a maths'y brain or are just interested in understanding what its like to actually understand things going on around you, then this is the class for you. Physics looks at finding links between concepts we use to describe physical objects like speed, distance, time, forces, mass, acceleration, pressure, and weight. We are going to apply these to a day at school and do some cool experiements wherever we can to start to really learn about them. This block will prepare you for the science external in physics (Science 1.1 - AS90940) at the end of the year, and we will do an internal practical physics investigation through the block. This physics block (or John's in term 3) is essential for students who wish to continue with physics at level 7 (NCEA L2) next year and into the future. Students are expected to attend the full term if they choose this class.
6SCI
Revisioning the CBD
KJ and Richard
How do you imagine a new Christchurch CBD? What is important that we should consider in the rebuild? What would you redesign differently? What will meet the needs of 21st century transport, education, business or community challenges? How have similar issues been dealt with in the past? We will briefly look into urban design/architecture/sustainability and then you will pick an aspect that interests you and design and carry out a geographic and/or historic research around revisioning Christchurch. Opportunities for assessment at level 1, 2 and 3.
678HOL/GEO/HIS (purple block)
Advanced French
Maggie
This class will cover NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 French.
NCEA Level 3 - You will research a particular region in France.
NCEA Level 2 - We will be looking at health and well being, focussing on the pluperfect tense and negation.
NCEA Level 1 - We will be putting together a special program for you but will have to look at it each block to ensure that your goals are being met.
This will not be a big class so there will be lots of opportunity for 1:1 time with your LA, group work and peer mentoring.
678FRE
Advanced Te reo Maori
Detroit
Advanced Te reo Maori classes are focusing on developing grammar and NCEA assessment. In this block students will develop their speech and then in week 3 go on a noho at Taumutu marae.
6 credits korero 4 credits whakarongo.
7MAO
‘With Love’s Light Wings’: Teenagehood and Coming of Age in ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Andre
Our focus for this block will be on one of the earliest but most famous depictions of teenage love, William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. We’ll follow the protagonists’ whirlwind courtship and tragic deaths, examining the way teenagehood is presented and its influence on the template of wilful, impulsive and heedless teenagers that predominates today. We will combine reading the Elizabethan original with analysing such modern adaptations as Baz Lurhmann’s Latino gangsta film and Taylor Swift’s saccharine ‘Love Story’. Note: this class continues the theme study we began in term 1 but can also be used towards other assessment opportunities.
7ENG
Bigger Faster Stronger
Emma
In this class we cover Ex Phys do some practical labs looking at effects of exercise on the body. There is the opportunity to do some advanced fitness testing at the Lincoln University and can obtain a Unit Standard (12543) (3 credits) plus we will be also studying principles and methods of training. i.e. how to improve fitness and strength and to create a program and improve physical skills. (90434) (3 credits). This class runs the length of term two. One of these classes will be a running class for those training for the Christchurch Half Marathon.
78Physical Education
Evolution
Miriam
How did New Zealand get so many strange and wonderful birds? Why is the Black Robin nearly extinct, and why are the Kea, Kakapo and Kiwi under threat too? All to do with evolution - how species develop, adapt or become extinct. We will consider the evidence of change around us both today and in the fossils of the past.
This class continues into T2.2 and Human Evolution
8BIO
Holly
Three dimensional design using almost anything from wire, found objects, plaster, junk, clay, cardboard, toilet tissue. We will look at the structure of insects and then make a representation of what we have learned. Your creation maybe huge or quite tiny and the process we will use will start with drawing and end with a 3D structure. Come and explore how to build a wonderful sculpture that maybe part of our exhibition in 3.2 if you want. Other wise take it home and put it in the garden or hang it from the lounge ceiling and terrify the cat!!!!!
456Art
PRINT + ENtrepreneurship.
Sue Pearce
This course will operate all term. Design a pack of cards as a class. Each individual student will design the imagery, font etc for one card. You will also produce an original woodcut image of your design. Then we will investigate printing the cards commercially . There may be an NCEA standard that we can use to assess your work. Students will need to purchase an A3 workbook and there will be approx $15 charge for materials.
456 Art( Print and Entrepreneurship)
LAND.
Tracey
Incorporating themes from social studies, geography, cultural studies, history and philosophy this course will explore how we as human beings interact with and are influenced by the land we live upon. Actual course contexts will be determined after initial class discussions/planning sessions with students.
Opportunities for students ready for level 1 Geography or Social Studies credits can be negotiated.
456HOL
Flashmob - The Mall to Mall Tour
Braden
The goal is to have 100 D1 and UPT students do a Mall Tour of a Flashmob event at Hornby, Riccarton, Northlands Malls one Saturday at the end of term two.
News Alert: The flashmob team have found a choreographer and a supportive LAs. They have started a dance. They have not yet contacted the malls. They will need people with passion, enthusiasm and desire to keep this going. They will need people to convince the malls that it will be worth having them perform. Can they do it? Will this happen? WIll it be a success?
News flash: Wednesday afternoons rehearsals will be available for those that want to take part but cannot take the class.
456HOL/BraF Event Organisation and Dance
45NUM
Louise
This course is for Y11,12 and 13 students ONLY. To be eligible to attend you must have already achieved some credits towards L1 Numeracy or UE.
No Y9s or 10s will be accepted into this course.
45NUM
Short things appreciation society.
Frances Martin
We discussed possibilities for this course as a class and decided that we'd like to explore short films and short stories based on the theme of childhood. So, in this class we'll read and view various short texts including some classics and some more contemporary stuff. We'll discuss our responses to the texts as well as their conventions and quirks. We'll cover a wide range of visual and verbal language features. Students will then design their own projects relating to what we've explored as a class. For example, students may choose to create a short film based on a story that we've shared or write a short story mimicking the style of a story they liked.
45ENG
School of Rock! (Part 1)... (2 hours per week) !
Matt
Ever wanted to form your own band? Play to an audience of screaming fans? Tour? Now is your chance to get started... In this class you will be able to play/ sing a range of music with a variety of musicians. You will work independently and as part of a group to develop a short set for performance. Classes will largely take the form of masterclasses or practical workshops, with a focus on developing ensemble skills, ear-training and sight-reading. This course is open to musicians of all levels, and will continue in block 2.2
45MUS
Shakespeare Festival – Performance and Reflection (2.1)
Our performance is on Monday 9 May at the Aurora centre. After our performance this course will focus on reflecting on our learning and completing any assessments that have emerged during the process.
678 Drama
Game programmers
Jay Harris
The course will start with basic level programming in C# XNA using Microsoft Visual Studio Express Edition which will be provided at the beginning of the course. By the end of the course each person in the course will have created their own unique 2D game. The course is limited to ten people and UPT-Digital PROGRAMMERS will have priority over other students although the course is open to everyone.
567ICT
Architecture:
Jared
This course will focus on learning and developing skills in design drawing, and applying these skills in interior design or architecture situations. Students could be involved in projects such as designing a new school, sustainable houses, emergency housing or other s - bring your ideas!
For this course you will need 2H, HB pencils, rulers, A3 art folio, or A3 clear file, compass, set squares (45, and 30/60). This course continues on from 1.2, but students are welcome to join the course.
Students can achieve achievement standards 91063; 91064; 91065.
6GRA
6 B – Hospitality (light pink)
Sally
This is course offers NCEA Level One in Hospitality. We will be learning how to cook recipes from a variety of cuisines which will be chosen by the students. There will be chef demonstrations to teach specific skills and opportunities to visit various restaurants and practise cookery skills. Course costs: $25.00 for a workbook and $20.00 for the cooking ingredients.
6HOSb
Physics of a School Day
Scott Franklin
This term long block builds on foundation science knowledge to start to focus on physics and its role in our world. Did you know that so much around us can be explained in terms of mathematics and physics? If you have a maths'y brain or are just interested in understanding what its like to actually understand things going on around you, then this is the class for you. Physics looks at finding links between concepts we use to describe physical objects like speed, distance, time, forces, mass, acceleration, pressure, and weight. We are going to apply these to a day at school and do some cool experiements wherever we can to start to really learn about them. This block will prepare you for the science external in physics (Science 1.1 - AS90940) at the end of the year, and we will do an internal practical physics investigation through the block. This physics block (or John's in term 3) is essential for students who wish to continue with physics at level 7 (NCEA L2) next year and into the future. Students are expected to attend the full term if they choose this class.
6SCI
Revisioning the CBD
KJ and Richard
How do you imagine a new Christchurch CBD? What is important that we should consider in the rebuild? What would you redesign differently? What will meet the needs of 21st century transport, education, business or community challenges? How have similar issues been dealt with in the past? We will briefly look into urban design/architecture/sustainability and then you will pick an aspect that interests you and design and carry out a geographic and/or historic research around revisioning Christchurch. Opportunities for assessment at level 1, 2 and 3.
678HOL/GEO/HIS (purple block)
Advanced French
Maggie
This class will cover NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 French.
NCEA Level 3 - You will research a particular region in France.
NCEA Level 2 - We will be looking at health and well being, focussing on the pluperfect tense and negation.
NCEA Level 1 - We will be putting together a special program for you but will have to look at it each block to ensure that your goals are being met.
This will not be a big class so there will be lots of opportunity for 1:1 time with your LA, group work and peer mentoring.
678FRE
Advanced Te reo Maori
Detroit
Advanced Te reo Maori classes are focusing on developing grammar and NCEA assessment. In this block students will develop their speech and then in week 3 go on a noho at Taumutu marae.
6 credits korero 4 credits whakarongo.
7MAO
‘With Love’s Light Wings’: Teenagehood and Coming of Age in ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Andre
Our focus for this block will be on one of the earliest but most famous depictions of teenage love, William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. We’ll follow the protagonists’ whirlwind courtship and tragic deaths, examining the way teenagehood is presented and its influence on the template of wilful, impulsive and heedless teenagers that predominates today. We will combine reading the Elizabethan original with analysing such modern adaptations as Baz Lurhmann’s Latino gangsta film and Taylor Swift’s saccharine ‘Love Story’. Note: this class continues the theme study we began in term 1 but can also be used towards other assessment opportunities.
7ENG
Bigger Faster Stronger
Emma
In this class we cover Ex Phys do some practical labs looking at effects of exercise on the body. There is the opportunity to do some advanced fitness testing at the Lincoln University and can obtain a Unit Standard (12543) (3 credits) plus we will be also studying principles and methods of training. i.e. how to improve fitness and strength and to create a program and improve physical skills. (90434) (3 credits). This class runs the length of term two. One of these classes will be a running class for those training for the Christchurch Half Marathon.
78Physical Education
Evolution
Miriam
How did New Zealand get so many strange and wonderful birds? Why is the Black Robin nearly extinct, and why are the Kea, Kakapo and Kiwi under threat too? All to do with evolution - how species develop, adapt or become extinct. We will consider the evidence of change around us both today and in the fossils of the past.
This class continues into T2.2 and Human Evolution
8BIO
Pink 2.1Hide
Music Theory
Marnie
Reading music is an important skill and it becomes increasingly valuable as your practical skills delvelop.
45MUS
The Building Blocks of English
Nathan Woods
In this class you will have an opportunity to improve your understanding of the English language. You will learn to identify word classes, construct sentences correctly, and avoid some common errors of syntax. You will also have a chance improve your accuracy in spelling and punctuation. We will play games, have discussions, write stories and poetry, design posters, and much more.
45ENG
4/5 Food Technology & Hospitality (pink colour)
Sally
Design, test and perfect a vegetarian or beef burger with the possibility to enter the New Zealand Secondary School Competition or design and perfect food products to sell to students at Unlimited Paegna Tawhiti through our new kitchen at the Halswell Residential School as a fundraising project. The cost is $20.00 for a 5 week block.
45HOS
Maori art and history.
Detroit
Maori art and history. In this class students will develop a research project to work on and then present at the end of the block. We will explore Maori history, traditions and art.
45MAO
Ethics Morals Philosophy
Kyle and Tracey
Is murder ever justified? Is cruelty to animals justified if it is for the betterment of humankind? Are some cultural practices wrong? What is right or wrong? How do you know? Just because you can, does it mean you should? G.E., Just War, Human Rights & Responsibilities, these topics and much, much more will be examined using philosophical inquiry, small group, whole class discussions and debates, and an analysis of philosophical writings and videos.
45PHL
Earthships and the physics behind better buildings
KJ Davie
With Christchurch on the brink on a massive rebuild we will investigate alternate building styles. How do you make a building green, comfy and cheap to live or work in? If you could build the most sustainable house you could, what would it look like? We will explore the art and science behind a range of green building technologies. What building materials would you use? How would you make it warm in winter and cool in summer, and yet still be energy efficient? Lastly you’ll make recommendations to the school on how we could rebuild ‘ECO - UPT”.
45Sci
Body Systems and Diet
Scott Franklin
Yum - that pie was good i bet! But now what? - what happens to that pie after you have chewed it down? Where does it go, what does your body's internal organs do to it? If you are curious about learning about food, the basic components of food, and what happens to it through our digestive system once we have eaten it, then this will be a class for you. So come learn about food, about energy, about diet, about problems which occur when our diets are not balanced, about everything food related. Bring along an open mind because it may just challenge your views on what you eat.
45SCI
Design Phenomenon:
Jared
In this course you can learn to generate and develop ideas for a range of graphic design applications. We will look at different approaches to drawing including sketching, observational drawing, computer drawing, thumbnail sketching, collage and photography among others.
The work you undertake during this course will lead into a wider body of work which could be part of the folio you submit at the end of the year.
Assessment possibilities during this course include: 90474; 90475; 90615; 90616; 90915; 90914.
678 ARD
Cycle Trip to Little River on the Rail Trail for Service Camp and return
Braden
We will learn about cycle safety and bike maintenance leading to a cycle tour to Little River in week five where we will stay for three nights at Manaia Camp and participate in service learning opportunities to help pay the costs of our stay. Only a medium level of fitness will be required and a cycle that is road-worthy and is able to be ridden on the Little River Rail Trail. Assessment will be available in English, PE, Outdoor Ed. and in bicycle maintenance. Cost: $40 approx per student for accommodation and food Gear (if you have): Mountainbike or hybrid cyclo-cross bicycle, helmet, (If you do not own these then we can try to borrow you the gear so don’t fret)
678HOL (Eng, PE, Outdoor Ed)
UPT Digital Games Development (Preferably in BLUE or PINK)
Renea Mackie
www.uptdigital.com
A year long program continuing from last term, for UPT Digital Development Teams and UPT Digital Freelancers. No new students, unless organized with Renea and your LA. Students interested in programming should complete Jay's programming class first.
NCEA assessments managed by Brent.
678 ICT
The Times they are a Changing - The story of the Protest Song!
Matt
In this course we will be examining the ways in which music has been used to create and underscore political change throughout history, with a focus on the music of protest in the 20th century... We will be looking at the history of political protest through the study of the music of the times. There will be assessment opportunities for composition (1.3), group performance (1.2) and music works (1.6). standards Students wishing to complete 1.6. However, it is also possible to work towards orherwill also need to take this course in 3.1.
6MUSa
Crushing on characters, writers and our own creativity.
Frances Martin
My class wants to do some creative writing so that's what we're going to do in 2.1. We are interested in exploring characters and the writers that created our favourite characters, so those things will be our focus in this course. We like to talk about stuff, we share stuff, we read, we write and we whine (but not excessively), you should join us if you enjoy those things too. We'll do some level 1 assessment (A.S. 90052, 3 credits) but, more importantly, we'll be more interesting people at the completion on the course.
6ENG
Psychology
Allan
678PSYb
Survival Skills
Pete Brailsford
This course will look at the skills and knowledge needed to survive in the bush, search and rescue methods, and precautions that can be taken to avert incidents occurring. The course will involve a three day tramping trip in the back country using improvised bivouacs. Students should have prior tramping experience.
Assessment:
Unit 430: Demonstrate bush survival skills (Level 3) 3 credits or
Unit 426: Experience Camping (Level 2) 3 credits
Entry: Open Tramping Trip Date: TBC (Week 4,T2) Approximate cost: $80tbc
78OUT
Level two and three art making towards a folio 2.1 Part Two - Investigating how it’s done
Holly
You will explore possibilities based on an investigation into media and techniques on a topic or theme of your choice. This may be in design/illustration or painting. Strong conceptual knowledge helps to makes your designing/art making more original so doing part one of this course will help you here. Your drawings will start by showing that you have looked at and understand some established practices. These ideas will help you to move forward and strengthen your own process. This part of the level three course helps you to find the kind of practical approach you will take towards your years study. Some investigation and playing around with techniques makes this stage kind of fun and very important for generating new/original ideas for your folio.
Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion.
Homework: 1-2 hours per week Term 2.1, 2.2, 3.1
You will need: an A3 spiral bound visual diary, 2B, 3B, pencils, fine tip black sharpie,
painting students need brushes and paints to be advised, design students need access to laptops/computers with photoshop and illustrator and a digital camera
This project is essential for those interested in completing a level two folio (14 credits).
Achievement Standards available on completion and are internally assessed
Level two: Internal credits 6, Folio =12 credits
Level three Design Internal credits = 6 credits or
Level three Painting Internal credits = 6 credits Pink
78ART
Calculus
Derek
What the hell is Calculus and what does it have to do with pizza?
5260 Find and use derivatives to solve problems involving rate of change 2 credits Internal
5244 Demonstrate calculus skills 2 credits Internal
90286 Find and use straightforward derivatives and integrals 4 credits External
7MAT
7 Physics – Mechanics
Sonrisa
In this course we will cover topics of kinetic motion, momentum , conservation of energy, projectile motion, relative velocities, centripetal force etc. This will be a term long course with all work going towards external NCEA assessment 90255 fo 6 level 2 credits. To
be successful in this class for assessment purposed basic skills in algebra are essential. PInk
7PHY
The Evolution of Culture: The Art and Literature of the Renaissance
Andre
Senior English for the rest of the year will explore key developments in the evolution of our culture and society, medieval to modern. The Renaissance, where we will resume, describes the epoch, about 500 years ago, when Western society, reinvigorated by the learning of the Greeks and Romans, gave birth to new, startling, unprecedented and, some would say, unparalleled artistic achievements. Chief among these are the paintings of Raphael, the sculpture of Michelangelo, the drawings of Leonardo, the architecture of Brunelleschi, the poetry of Spenser, the prose of Cervantes, and the drama of Shakespeare. This term we’ll meet all of these, as we chart the birth of our own civilization in the profound artistic flowering that took place in Europe between 1400 and 1600.
8ENG
Marnie
Reading music is an important skill and it becomes increasingly valuable as your practical skills delvelop.
45MUS
The Building Blocks of English
Nathan Woods
In this class you will have an opportunity to improve your understanding of the English language. You will learn to identify word classes, construct sentences correctly, and avoid some common errors of syntax. You will also have a chance improve your accuracy in spelling and punctuation. We will play games, have discussions, write stories and poetry, design posters, and much more.
45ENG
4/5 Food Technology & Hospitality (pink colour)
Sally
Design, test and perfect a vegetarian or beef burger with the possibility to enter the New Zealand Secondary School Competition or design and perfect food products to sell to students at Unlimited Paegna Tawhiti through our new kitchen at the Halswell Residential School as a fundraising project. The cost is $20.00 for a 5 week block.
45HOS
Maori art and history.
Detroit
Maori art and history. In this class students will develop a research project to work on and then present at the end of the block. We will explore Maori history, traditions and art.
45MAO
Ethics Morals Philosophy
Kyle and Tracey
Is murder ever justified? Is cruelty to animals justified if it is for the betterment of humankind? Are some cultural practices wrong? What is right or wrong? How do you know? Just because you can, does it mean you should? G.E., Just War, Human Rights & Responsibilities, these topics and much, much more will be examined using philosophical inquiry, small group, whole class discussions and debates, and an analysis of philosophical writings and videos.
45PHL
Earthships and the physics behind better buildings
KJ Davie
With Christchurch on the brink on a massive rebuild we will investigate alternate building styles. How do you make a building green, comfy and cheap to live or work in? If you could build the most sustainable house you could, what would it look like? We will explore the art and science behind a range of green building technologies. What building materials would you use? How would you make it warm in winter and cool in summer, and yet still be energy efficient? Lastly you’ll make recommendations to the school on how we could rebuild ‘ECO - UPT”.
45Sci
Body Systems and Diet
Scott Franklin
Yum - that pie was good i bet! But now what? - what happens to that pie after you have chewed it down? Where does it go, what does your body's internal organs do to it? If you are curious about learning about food, the basic components of food, and what happens to it through our digestive system once we have eaten it, then this will be a class for you. So come learn about food, about energy, about diet, about problems which occur when our diets are not balanced, about everything food related. Bring along an open mind because it may just challenge your views on what you eat.
45SCI
Design Phenomenon:
Jared
In this course you can learn to generate and develop ideas for a range of graphic design applications. We will look at different approaches to drawing including sketching, observational drawing, computer drawing, thumbnail sketching, collage and photography among others.
The work you undertake during this course will lead into a wider body of work which could be part of the folio you submit at the end of the year.
Assessment possibilities during this course include: 90474; 90475; 90615; 90616; 90915; 90914.
678 ARD
Cycle Trip to Little River on the Rail Trail for Service Camp and return
Braden
We will learn about cycle safety and bike maintenance leading to a cycle tour to Little River in week five where we will stay for three nights at Manaia Camp and participate in service learning opportunities to help pay the costs of our stay. Only a medium level of fitness will be required and a cycle that is road-worthy and is able to be ridden on the Little River Rail Trail. Assessment will be available in English, PE, Outdoor Ed. and in bicycle maintenance. Cost: $40 approx per student for accommodation and food Gear (if you have): Mountainbike or hybrid cyclo-cross bicycle, helmet, (If you do not own these then we can try to borrow you the gear so don’t fret)
678HOL (Eng, PE, Outdoor Ed)
UPT Digital Games Development (Preferably in BLUE or PINK)
Renea Mackie
www.uptdigital.com
A year long program continuing from last term, for UPT Digital Development Teams and UPT Digital Freelancers. No new students, unless organized with Renea and your LA. Students interested in programming should complete Jay's programming class first.
NCEA assessments managed by Brent.
678 ICT
The Times they are a Changing - The story of the Protest Song!
Matt
In this course we will be examining the ways in which music has been used to create and underscore political change throughout history, with a focus on the music of protest in the 20th century... We will be looking at the history of political protest through the study of the music of the times. There will be assessment opportunities for composition (1.3), group performance (1.2) and music works (1.6). standards Students wishing to complete 1.6. However, it is also possible to work towards orherwill also need to take this course in 3.1.
6MUSa
Crushing on characters, writers and our own creativity.
Frances Martin
My class wants to do some creative writing so that's what we're going to do in 2.1. We are interested in exploring characters and the writers that created our favourite characters, so those things will be our focus in this course. We like to talk about stuff, we share stuff, we read, we write and we whine (but not excessively), you should join us if you enjoy those things too. We'll do some level 1 assessment (A.S. 90052, 3 credits) but, more importantly, we'll be more interesting people at the completion on the course.
6ENG
Psychology
Allan
678PSYb
Survival Skills
Pete Brailsford
This course will look at the skills and knowledge needed to survive in the bush, search and rescue methods, and precautions that can be taken to avert incidents occurring. The course will involve a three day tramping trip in the back country using improvised bivouacs. Students should have prior tramping experience.
Assessment:
Unit 430: Demonstrate bush survival skills (Level 3) 3 credits or
Unit 426: Experience Camping (Level 2) 3 credits
Entry: Open Tramping Trip Date: TBC (Week 4,T2) Approximate cost: $80tbc
78OUT
Level two and three art making towards a folio 2.1 Part Two - Investigating how it’s done
Holly
You will explore possibilities based on an investigation into media and techniques on a topic or theme of your choice. This may be in design/illustration or painting. Strong conceptual knowledge helps to makes your designing/art making more original so doing part one of this course will help you here. Your drawings will start by showing that you have looked at and understand some established practices. These ideas will help you to move forward and strengthen your own process. This part of the level three course helps you to find the kind of practical approach you will take towards your years study. Some investigation and playing around with techniques makes this stage kind of fun and very important for generating new/original ideas for your folio.
Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion.
Homework: 1-2 hours per week Term 2.1, 2.2, 3.1
You will need: an A3 spiral bound visual diary, 2B, 3B, pencils, fine tip black sharpie,
painting students need brushes and paints to be advised, design students need access to laptops/computers with photoshop and illustrator and a digital camera
This project is essential for those interested in completing a level two folio (14 credits).
Achievement Standards available on completion and are internally assessed
Level two: Internal credits 6, Folio =12 credits
Level three Design Internal credits = 6 credits or
Level three Painting Internal credits = 6 credits Pink
78ART
Calculus
Derek
What the hell is Calculus and what does it have to do with pizza?
5260 Find and use derivatives to solve problems involving rate of change 2 credits Internal
5244 Demonstrate calculus skills 2 credits Internal
90286 Find and use straightforward derivatives and integrals 4 credits External
7MAT
7 Physics – Mechanics
Sonrisa
In this course we will cover topics of kinetic motion, momentum , conservation of energy, projectile motion, relative velocities, centripetal force etc. This will be a term long course with all work going towards external NCEA assessment 90255 fo 6 level 2 credits. To
be successful in this class for assessment purposed basic skills in algebra are essential. PInk
7PHY
The Evolution of Culture: The Art and Literature of the Renaissance
Andre
Senior English for the rest of the year will explore key developments in the evolution of our culture and society, medieval to modern. The Renaissance, where we will resume, describes the epoch, about 500 years ago, when Western society, reinvigorated by the learning of the Greeks and Romans, gave birth to new, startling, unprecedented and, some would say, unparalleled artistic achievements. Chief among these are the paintings of Raphael, the sculpture of Michelangelo, the drawings of Leonardo, the architecture of Brunelleschi, the poetry of Spenser, the prose of Cervantes, and the drama of Shakespeare. This term we’ll meet all of these, as we chart the birth of our own civilization in the profound artistic flowering that took place in Europe between 1400 and 1600.
8ENG
Red 2.1Hide
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RED
ASX
George Mackenzie
This course looks at how to make and lose money on the share market. It is a broad focus study that will include students “purchasing shares” and tracking their progress. This course will continue on from Term 1 but new students are welcome.
Business and economics credits will be available. Students will plan their own programme to achieve these with individual support and tuition from the LA.
This course will run for 2.1 and 2.2.
45678ECO
Dance Bites (2.1)
Megan
Learn three different routines in three different styles.
A/S 1.2 Perform dance sequences (6 credits)
456DAN
Perfect Poetry and Stunning Stories: Write and Anthologise Your Own Creative Writing
Andre
Stories and poems have the ability to move us in profound and overwhelming ways. When we read we can laugh, wince or weep; when we write we can provoke the most delightful, immediate and thought-provoking reactions in others. In this class we will craft the kind of creative writing that you can be truly proud of. Exploring people, places and ideas, polishing and perfecting your work, and publishing it so that others can enjoy your writing, will form the bulk of the class. If you’re a creative writer who has waited too long for a chance share or develop your work then this is the class for you. Come along and hail your writerly Muse!
45ENG
English and The Beautiful Game
Braden
Learn English and football. We will study football related texts like Bend it like Beckham, think about different aspects of the game, organise practices and games with other schools. This is for everyone. No football experience is required but you will need to have sports gear on days when we use the field. Ncea assessment offered in English and Health
Eng 456
kapahaka & waiata.
Huirau
Just have fun! the idea behind this whole class, is too have fun! we will be doing mainly what we want, or what us students want; if thats cruising outside and singing in the sun, than....YUSS! we will be learning some Maori songs, kapahaka, some waiata-a-ringa or action songs, and learning a bit of Te Reo. you can suck at singing, all you need is to be actively participating"
45MAO
Digital Learners - we need you!
Mel
In this class, you’re invited to participate in real world tutoring of others to support their understanding of a range of digital tools. Once a week an open invitation will be extended to students, parents and LA’s to attend a computer class where you are the tutors - i.e. word processing, blogging, presentations. We’ll spend two sessions preparing the resources / skills to be able to support this weekly workshop.
Skills you’ll develop include desktop publishing, blogging, movie making, presentations and more. We’ll tailor the support around the needs of the group that attend. Assessments can be personalized. Red Block
5678ICTb
Soccer and the art of dodging.
Tanja
In this unit we combine theory and practice. All skill levels welcome.
You will learn techniques and skills, set up a soccer clinic for interested young players
Watch a local first division soccer game to analyse the game
Learn about nutrition
Challenge other school teams fir a friendly game.
We might even set up a five aside soccer tournament.
Some US and AS might be available for Health and/or PE. I will discuss this during the course.
456PED
Physics Investigations
John I
In this course I will facilitate your science inquiries as best I can. This could be through encouraging you to poke things with sticks, using sticks to measure things or learning how to stick to the conventions of THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD.
ideas: how buoyant are year 9's versus year 13s and LAs? how many people can you hold off a shoe-string before it breaks? can i use electric forces to make a balloon hover mid-air.
but you guys usually have better ideas
456SCI
Icy tongue
KJ
Red - 1 hour support 2 hour independent
This will be a continuation of the learning completed on the Aoraki Mt cook trip, it will provide a chance to follow up on learning and do the assessment in Geography and EFS. Individual meeting times will be made to meet the needs of all students.
678 Geo
Make 2011
Jared
During this course you will learn to us key hand tools to make an item from wood. The complexity of the project will depend on your experience. If you have already been designing something you can make it during this course (ideas include: electric guitar; shelving; tables; stools; outdoor furniture, picture frames...)
This course will be off site at Hillmorton and will run only on Tuesday afternoons, but for the first Monday come to the timetabled class. It will be limited to a maximum of 15 students - first come basis on the Monday.
45 TEC
Learn the accountants’ tricks
Maggie
How do accountants manage to create a set of accounts? In fact, what are a set of accounts? And why do we need them? Well ........ all organisations (businesses, schools, clubs, charities) have to prepare financial accounts. Otherwise, decision-makers would not be able to tell if their organisation were making profits or not and also make informed decisions about future performance.
Over the course of a term, you will find out how the ‘double entry book system’ works and also how to prepare a set of financial accounts.
Please note that this class is a continuation from 1.2
Accountancy is NOT boring. I will prove it! (I hope!)
NCEA Assessments on offer:
Accounting 1.2 Process financial transactions for a small entity (5 credits)
Also, preparation for external assessment:
Accounting 1.3 Prepare financial statements for sole proprietors (5 credits)
6ECO
Jazz Band (Level 6)
In this course we will be looking at a range of music, with a focus on the swing, be-bop and post-bop eras of the mid twentieth century. Again, we will be developing ensemble playing, sight- reading and improvisation skills. This is not a course for the faint-hearted. Be prepared to do some serious work! (It also continues in block 2.2, please only take this course if you are able to commit for the whole term)
6MUSb
PHOTO+ PRINTMAKING
Sue Pearce
This course will operate for all of term 2. We will work on a photographic project that will develop compositional solutions which we will then apply to print making. We will refer to the NZ artists eg. John Drawbridge for the direction of the printmaking. Students will need to purchase an A3 workbook and there will be approx $30 charge for materials.
Assessment : L1 Visual Arts 1.3 AS90915: Use drawing conventions to develop work in more than one field of practice 6 credits internal.
6PHO + 6PRI
Media that Matters
Richard McCance
This term will continue to explore the influence of the mass media on society. We will use our knowledge of the philosophical ideas discussed in term one to critically analyze the affects on society of such media platforms as broadcast news and corporate news agencies. We view such films as Good Night Good Luck and Outfoxed to explore the influence of television news and documentaries in specific historical contexts. There will be opportunities for assessment of NCEA Level 2 and 3 History achievement standards.
78HIS (Red block)
Media that Matters
Nathan Woods
This term we will continue to explore the influence of the mass media on society. We will use our knowledge of the philosophical ideas discussed in term one to critically analyse films such as The Truman Show, and Good Night Good Luck. We will begin to explore the influence of television news and documentaries in specific historical contexts. There will be opportunities for assessment of NCEA levels 2 and 3 Media Studies achievement standards.
78Med
8 Physics – Mechanics
Sonrisa
In this course we will cover topics of momentum, centre of mass, circular motion, rotational motion and simple harmonic motion. This will be a term long course with all work going towards external NCEA assessment 90521 for 6 level 3 credits. To be successful in this class for assessment purposes basic skills in algebra are essential and back ground of 7PHY is very helpful. reg/grey
8PHY
Sociology
Allan
8Soc
ASX
George Mackenzie
This course looks at how to make and lose money on the share market. It is a broad focus study that will include students “purchasing shares” and tracking their progress. This course will continue on from Term 1 but new students are welcome.
Business and economics credits will be available. Students will plan their own programme to achieve these with individual support and tuition from the LA.
This course will run for 2.1 and 2.2.
45678ECO
Dance Bites (2.1)
Megan
Learn three different routines in three different styles.
A/S 1.2 Perform dance sequences (6 credits)
456DAN
Perfect Poetry and Stunning Stories: Write and Anthologise Your Own Creative Writing
Andre
Stories and poems have the ability to move us in profound and overwhelming ways. When we read we can laugh, wince or weep; when we write we can provoke the most delightful, immediate and thought-provoking reactions in others. In this class we will craft the kind of creative writing that you can be truly proud of. Exploring people, places and ideas, polishing and perfecting your work, and publishing it so that others can enjoy your writing, will form the bulk of the class. If you’re a creative writer who has waited too long for a chance share or develop your work then this is the class for you. Come along and hail your writerly Muse!
45ENG
English and The Beautiful Game
Braden
Learn English and football. We will study football related texts like Bend it like Beckham, think about different aspects of the game, organise practices and games with other schools. This is for everyone. No football experience is required but you will need to have sports gear on days when we use the field. Ncea assessment offered in English and Health
Eng 456
kapahaka & waiata.
Huirau
Just have fun! the idea behind this whole class, is too have fun! we will be doing mainly what we want, or what us students want; if thats cruising outside and singing in the sun, than....YUSS! we will be learning some Maori songs, kapahaka, some waiata-a-ringa or action songs, and learning a bit of Te Reo. you can suck at singing, all you need is to be actively participating"
45MAO
Digital Learners - we need you!
Mel
In this class, you’re invited to participate in real world tutoring of others to support their understanding of a range of digital tools. Once a week an open invitation will be extended to students, parents and LA’s to attend a computer class where you are the tutors - i.e. word processing, blogging, presentations. We’ll spend two sessions preparing the resources / skills to be able to support this weekly workshop.
Skills you’ll develop include desktop publishing, blogging, movie making, presentations and more. We’ll tailor the support around the needs of the group that attend. Assessments can be personalized. Red Block
5678ICTb
Soccer and the art of dodging.
Tanja
In this unit we combine theory and practice. All skill levels welcome.
You will learn techniques and skills, set up a soccer clinic for interested young players
Watch a local first division soccer game to analyse the game
Learn about nutrition
Challenge other school teams fir a friendly game.
We might even set up a five aside soccer tournament.
Some US and AS might be available for Health and/or PE. I will discuss this during the course.
456PED
Physics Investigations
John I
In this course I will facilitate your science inquiries as best I can. This could be through encouraging you to poke things with sticks, using sticks to measure things or learning how to stick to the conventions of THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD.
ideas: how buoyant are year 9's versus year 13s and LAs? how many people can you hold off a shoe-string before it breaks? can i use electric forces to make a balloon hover mid-air.
but you guys usually have better ideas
456SCI
Icy tongue
KJ
Red - 1 hour support 2 hour independent
This will be a continuation of the learning completed on the Aoraki Mt cook trip, it will provide a chance to follow up on learning and do the assessment in Geography and EFS. Individual meeting times will be made to meet the needs of all students.
678 Geo
Make 2011
Jared
During this course you will learn to us key hand tools to make an item from wood. The complexity of the project will depend on your experience. If you have already been designing something you can make it during this course (ideas include: electric guitar; shelving; tables; stools; outdoor furniture, picture frames...)
This course will be off site at Hillmorton and will run only on Tuesday afternoons, but for the first Monday come to the timetabled class. It will be limited to a maximum of 15 students - first come basis on the Monday.
45 TEC
Learn the accountants’ tricks
Maggie
How do accountants manage to create a set of accounts? In fact, what are a set of accounts? And why do we need them? Well ........ all organisations (businesses, schools, clubs, charities) have to prepare financial accounts. Otherwise, decision-makers would not be able to tell if their organisation were making profits or not and also make informed decisions about future performance.
Over the course of a term, you will find out how the ‘double entry book system’ works and also how to prepare a set of financial accounts.
Please note that this class is a continuation from 1.2
Accountancy is NOT boring. I will prove it! (I hope!)
NCEA Assessments on offer:
Accounting 1.2 Process financial transactions for a small entity (5 credits)
Also, preparation for external assessment:
Accounting 1.3 Prepare financial statements for sole proprietors (5 credits)
6ECO
Jazz Band (Level 6)
In this course we will be looking at a range of music, with a focus on the swing, be-bop and post-bop eras of the mid twentieth century. Again, we will be developing ensemble playing, sight- reading and improvisation skills. This is not a course for the faint-hearted. Be prepared to do some serious work! (It also continues in block 2.2, please only take this course if you are able to commit for the whole term)
6MUSb
PHOTO+ PRINTMAKING
Sue Pearce
This course will operate for all of term 2. We will work on a photographic project that will develop compositional solutions which we will then apply to print making. We will refer to the NZ artists eg. John Drawbridge for the direction of the printmaking. Students will need to purchase an A3 workbook and there will be approx $30 charge for materials.
Assessment : L1 Visual Arts 1.3 AS90915: Use drawing conventions to develop work in more than one field of practice 6 credits internal.
6PHO + 6PRI
Media that Matters
Richard McCance
This term will continue to explore the influence of the mass media on society. We will use our knowledge of the philosophical ideas discussed in term one to critically analyze the affects on society of such media platforms as broadcast news and corporate news agencies. We view such films as Good Night Good Luck and Outfoxed to explore the influence of television news and documentaries in specific historical contexts. There will be opportunities for assessment of NCEA Level 2 and 3 History achievement standards.
78HIS (Red block)
Media that Matters
Nathan Woods
This term we will continue to explore the influence of the mass media on society. We will use our knowledge of the philosophical ideas discussed in term one to critically analyse films such as The Truman Show, and Good Night Good Luck. We will begin to explore the influence of television news and documentaries in specific historical contexts. There will be opportunities for assessment of NCEA levels 2 and 3 Media Studies achievement standards.
78Med
8 Physics – Mechanics
Sonrisa
In this course we will cover topics of momentum, centre of mass, circular motion, rotational motion and simple harmonic motion. This will be a term long course with all work going towards external NCEA assessment 90521 for 6 level 3 credits. To be successful in this class for assessment purposes basic skills in algebra are essential and back ground of 7PHY is very helpful. reg/grey
8PHY
Sociology
Allan
8Soc
Sport 2.1Hide
SPORT
LAs to be confirmed.
Lacrosse - On sports field near SSH L2 Community
Dance - Stage Challenge competition is in week 2, then forms of dance yet to be confirmed.
Ultimate Frisbee On the sports field by SSH L1 Villa
Football (soccer) - Venue to be confirmed perhaps halswell domain
Walking Challenge or Walk NZ
Gridiron/Flag Football - Offsite, possibly Halswell Domain
Squash (offsite, venue tbc and possible cost)
Badminton (at pioneer stadium)
Netball (offsite, venue possibly Hilmorton tbc)
Basketball - Basketball court by SSH L 2 community
Jump Jam - Skipping and Elastics
Judo
LAs to be confirmed.
Lacrosse - On sports field near SSH L2 Community
Dance - Stage Challenge competition is in week 2, then forms of dance yet to be confirmed.
Ultimate Frisbee On the sports field by SSH L1 Villa
Football (soccer) - Venue to be confirmed perhaps halswell domain
Walking Challenge or Walk NZ
Gridiron/Flag Football - Offsite, possibly Halswell Domain
Squash (offsite, venue tbc and possible cost)
Badminton (at pioneer stadium)
Netball (offsite, venue possibly Hilmorton tbc)
Basketball - Basketball court by SSH L 2 community
Jump Jam - Skipping and Elastics
Judo
Other 2.1Hide
School Shop
George Mackenzie
This course aims to start a shop onsite at Halswell. The initial goal of the business will be to supply students and staff with cheap food and drink as well as healthy food choices. Students will be expected to take responsibility for all aspects of running a small business including managing, organizing stock, and serving.
Profits will go towards supporting projects and activities within the school as well as other entrepreneurial projects.
The course will be at lunchtimes: students can determine the days they participate.
It is expected that this course will run until the end of the year.
Levels 1 and 2 business credits available
4/5/6/7/8 Entb
Aoraki Mt Cook Trip Intensive
KJ and Miriam
Term 2 week 1
ASPIRE
Blair and Duncan
ASPIRE is a program of transformation.
It is dedicated to enabling optimal physical, mental and emotional health. It allows individuals to function effectively on a daily basis providing them with the skills to make good decisions and carry out appropriate actions towards the achievement of significant goals.
This course is lasts the whole term and is all day every day.
45ASP
Kapahaka
Detroit
This is not in the schedule but is something that we are wanting to provide. Please contact Detroit if you are interested in being a member of the Kapahaka group. This group will also include D1 and possibly Halswel students.
Mel
Attention all students, LA’s and Parents - if you would value some tutoring in computing, please keep Fridays 2-3:00pm free. You’ll receive some 1-1 or 1 to small group support complete with a handout, online support and tutoring from some of our many outstanding students at UPT.
SUPPORT FROM CAs
Hi,
I'm John, the CA attached to NT2. I'm available to help students at any level and my teaching experience is in Science - Chemistry - Physics - Maths. Anyone who is looking for a bit of extra help, maybe a catch-up or a different approach, or some fresh inspiration should look out for me. I can do individual or small group sessions. Particularly happy to help with those struggling to get underway with maths at curriculum level 3 or 4. Generally I work Mon, Tues and Thurs, so come and look for me or send an email or a text to 027 698 8310. If Education for Sustainability is your passion or your ICL, please contact me for a chat.
John Adams
Hi everyone,
Although employed as a Community Assistant, based in Smile community, SS2, I have a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary), so am happy to help students who need assistance in any curriculum area...specifically to level 4/5/6. My strengths are in Literacy, Maths, Inquiry/ICL,French, Art and Music, but I'm able to give support with other subjects also. My role as a Community Assistant means I can provide a listening ear or am happy just to have a chat, and being a Mum to 16 and 17 year old daughters, have first hand experience with today's teenagers. Please encourage students to make use of what I can offer them, I am friendly, approachable, motivated and positive.
Thanks,
Sally Redden
If you have, or know of any individual, or small groups of, students who may benefit from some extra / 'different' help with their learning, I am willing and able to try to help.
I have Trade Cert in Ship, Yacht & Boatbuilding and my undergraduate degree is in Economics and post-graduate in Literacy & Maths Education so I have a 'bent' towards Maths, Economics, Literacy & what it's currently fashionable to call 'Hard Materials' although that doesn't mean I'd be useless at anything else if there were needs in other areas.
Generally this sort of thing works best with students who understand and accept the concept that one is responsible for one's own learning and that what one gets out of this sort of exercise is directly proportional to what one puts in, although that should not rule out those who have yet to come to grips with this.
I would be available 9:00-12:00 noon, Monday - Fridays and being the CA attached to NT4 more often than not can be found there. This doesn't mean I would only work with students from NT4. Any community where there's a need I'm happy & want to try to help.
Regards,
Peter.
George Mackenzie
This course aims to start a shop onsite at Halswell. The initial goal of the business will be to supply students and staff with cheap food and drink as well as healthy food choices. Students will be expected to take responsibility for all aspects of running a small business including managing, organizing stock, and serving.
Profits will go towards supporting projects and activities within the school as well as other entrepreneurial projects.
The course will be at lunchtimes: students can determine the days they participate.
It is expected that this course will run until the end of the year.
Levels 1 and 2 business credits available
4/5/6/7/8 Entb
Aoraki Mt Cook Trip Intensive
KJ and Miriam
Term 2 week 1
ASPIRE
Blair and Duncan
ASPIRE is a program of transformation.
It is dedicated to enabling optimal physical, mental and emotional health. It allows individuals to function effectively on a daily basis providing them with the skills to make good decisions and carry out appropriate actions towards the achievement of significant goals.
This course is lasts the whole term and is all day every day.
45ASP
Kapahaka
Detroit
This is not in the schedule but is something that we are wanting to provide. Please contact Detroit if you are interested in being a member of the Kapahaka group. This group will also include D1 and possibly Halswel students.
Mel
Attention all students, LA’s and Parents - if you would value some tutoring in computing, please keep Fridays 2-3:00pm free. You’ll receive some 1-1 or 1 to small group support complete with a handout, online support and tutoring from some of our many outstanding students at UPT.
SUPPORT FROM CAs
Hi,
I'm John, the CA attached to NT2. I'm available to help students at any level and my teaching experience is in Science - Chemistry - Physics - Maths. Anyone who is looking for a bit of extra help, maybe a catch-up or a different approach, or some fresh inspiration should look out for me. I can do individual or small group sessions. Particularly happy to help with those struggling to get underway with maths at curriculum level 3 or 4. Generally I work Mon, Tues and Thurs, so come and look for me or send an email or a text to 027 698 8310. If Education for Sustainability is your passion or your ICL, please contact me for a chat.
John Adams
Hi everyone,
Although employed as a Community Assistant, based in Smile community, SS2, I have a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary), so am happy to help students who need assistance in any curriculum area...specifically to level 4/5/6. My strengths are in Literacy, Maths, Inquiry/ICL,French, Art and Music, but I'm able to give support with other subjects also. My role as a Community Assistant means I can provide a listening ear or am happy just to have a chat, and being a Mum to 16 and 17 year old daughters, have first hand experience with today's teenagers. Please encourage students to make use of what I can offer them, I am friendly, approachable, motivated and positive.
Thanks,
Sally Redden
If you have, or know of any individual, or small groups of, students who may benefit from some extra / 'different' help with their learning, I am willing and able to try to help.
I have Trade Cert in Ship, Yacht & Boatbuilding and my undergraduate degree is in Economics and post-graduate in Literacy & Maths Education so I have a 'bent' towards Maths, Economics, Literacy & what it's currently fashionable to call 'Hard Materials' although that doesn't mean I'd be useless at anything else if there were needs in other areas.
Generally this sort of thing works best with students who understand and accept the concept that one is responsible for one's own learning and that what one gets out of this sort of exercise is directly proportional to what one puts in, although that should not rule out those who have yet to come to grips with this.
I would be available 9:00-12:00 noon, Monday - Fridays and being the CA attached to NT4 more often than not can be found there. This doesn't mean I would only work with students from NT4. Any community where there's a need I'm happy & want to try to help.
Regards,
Peter.