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Orange 3.2Hide
ICL
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Bladerunner
Andrew Goldsworthy
78ENG/Andrew
preparing for the external exam on film
Blood Sweat and Jeans
Braden Faavae
45ENG/Braden
In Blood Sweat and Jeans we will explore the issue of sweatshops in modern clothing production lines. We will also continue with the Fashion Show which is scheduled for Sep 24th.
Philosophy :: From Big Bang to Evolution - a history of science
Brent Silby
8PHL/Brent
"Students examine the way in which scientific theories have evolved over time in response to new evidence. They then compare scientific methods to gain knowledge with the methods of religious systems.
Assessment by essay, contributes to US 8835 (see below). Essay can also used for AS 90720."
Trigonometry
Derek
8MAC/Derek
"This course continues from where level 2 Trigonometric Equations left off. It involves, Solving trigonometric equations, finding general solutions to trig equations, Reciprocal trig functions, Compound trig formulae, and
Compound, double angle and sum and product formulae.
Learning outcomes
Solve straightforward problems with models involving trigonometric functions.
Solve straightforward trigonometric equations.
Model situations using trigonometric functions and solve trigonometric problems.
Use trigonometric manipulation.
90637 Solve problems and equations involving trigonometric functions. 4 credits. Internal"
Make Lemonade
Frances Martin
67HEA/Frances
This is a course about resilience and how to make the most out of a stink situation. Our focus will be on staying positive rather than dwelling on the negative. We’ll focus on earthquake recovery, relationship break-ups and any other issues that are troubling you. For level 1 students there’s an achievement standard worth 4 credits about coping with change and for level 2 students this is an opportunity to work towards the external relating to mental health. There’s also a riveting 2 credit level 2 unit standard about dealing with stress that you can do if you’re interested.
The Business Game
George Mackenzie
45678ENT/George
"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.
Students will also be expected to develop a business idea of their own with direction from the LA.
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.
Levels 1 and 2 business credits available."
Survival Maths
Jamie
3MAT/Jamie
This course is intended for students who are working around level 3 of the national curriculum. Our focus will be on Number skills and strategies. Please only choose this course if you need to learn/consolidate basic numeracy skills. Students need to be self-motivated and ready to learn (this includes having something suitable to write with and on for each class. A ruler and calculator are also needed.) Please do not crowd this class with those just choosing an ""easy maths option"". Let's keep it for the people it is intended for. Thanks.
MEASUREMENT
LOUW
45MAT/Louise
"Reading scales, metric conversions, perimeters, areas and volumes to name a few of the real life applications that we will be studying in this course which will be taught at Level 5 of the curriculum.
A calculator, ruler and quad book are essential."
Persuade Me!
maggie
6ENG/Maggie
This block will focus on Formal Writing, possibly relating to the Static Image you have completed. There will be an Internal assessment and we will be preparing essays for the Externals.
Senior Drama - Devising
Megan
678Drama/Megan
This is a serious class for those of you who are needing Level One, Two or Three credits in Drama. It is an absolute must that you attend every class as you will be working in groups to devise your own piece of theatre - so if you don't show up you can't achieve the credits! Devising is sooooo much fun and I am sure you talented bunch will come up with some amazing work!
Digital ICL
Mel
45678ICT/Mel
This is a course for all those students who are working hard on their individual ICT projects. Many of you are meeting with Mel during ICL - if you can make this class instead, you'll be well on your way to achieving your goals by the end of term. See you there!
Inheritance, DNA and your genes
Miriam
45SCI/Natalie&Miriam
Find out how you inherited your characteristics - your eye colour and hair curl and height and skin colour. What is DNA and how do genes carry this information to your offspring? What is the likelihood of having a left-handed child or one that can roll their tongue? What are the risks of inheriting a genetic condition such as diabetes and will you be able to choose the characteristics of your offspring now that designer babies are possible? All down to your DNA and its simple code.
The Catcher in the Rye
Nathan
7ENG/Nathan
In this class you will read and learn about J.D. Salinger's famous novel, "The Catcher in the Rye". This will prepare you for the level 2 English external, AS 2.3 - worth 3 credits.
Acids, Bases and Redox!
Scott Franklin
7CHE/Scott
This course finalises chemistry for this year, focusing on the properties of acids and bases, reactions between them, the transfer of protons, then moving onto reduction and oxidation chemistry, the transfer of electrons, and the colors of ions. Will be doing unit standard 6338 - Characterise the behaviour of weak and strong acids and bases. – Worth 3 credits at level 2, and also unit standard 8947 - Characterise oxidation-reduction reactions. – Worth 3 credits at level 2. (The acids-bases part of this course may be completed or started in term 3.1)
4Maths - Probability
Sonrisa
4MAT/Sonrisa
This class is for students working at curriculum level 4 in Maths. We are going to play with Probability. How probable is it that you'll be in this class? What is the probability that you will win a coin toss? I'll probably drill you on some algebra or number revision too just cause I'm mean like that.
Senior Photography
Sue
78PHO/Sue
"Continuation of 3.1.Students investigate ideas and work on their own self directed projects. Critiques /discussions to help with the clarification of ideas. Ongoing development of technical approaches of any area of interest from darkroom to photoshop. Student outcomes could be anything from improving technical ability to undertaking a folio. Students must keep a visual diary as part of the course.
AS 90471( 2.1 )Research and document methods and ideas in the context of a drawing study in photography 6 credits internal - due end of 3.1
AS 90490 (2.3) Produce a body of work within photography to show understanding of art-making methods and ideas 12 credit external folio due date-early in the 4th term.
As 90660 (3.1) Research and analyse approaches within established photography practice 4 credits internal
AS 90668 (3.3) Produce original work within photography to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and
ideas14 credits external"
Sport Outside the Square
Emma Barrett
6PED/emma
"Sport outside the Square (5 credits)
Here you complete a variety of activities, paintball, croquet, tennis mostly in the community. This year you choose the activities you want to do. This course runs for the whole term (3.1 and 3.2) will be an approximate cost of $85 per student for the term. Of course cost is dependent on what activities the students choose to do. You are practically assessed on your level of activity and engagement in these activities. Next you explain factors that affected participation. This is useful base knowledge for level 3 achievement standards."
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Bladerunner
Andrew Goldsworthy
78ENG/Andrew
preparing for the external exam on film
Blood Sweat and Jeans
Braden Faavae
45ENG/Braden
In Blood Sweat and Jeans we will explore the issue of sweatshops in modern clothing production lines. We will also continue with the Fashion Show which is scheduled for Sep 24th.
Philosophy :: From Big Bang to Evolution - a history of science
Brent Silby
8PHL/Brent
"Students examine the way in which scientific theories have evolved over time in response to new evidence. They then compare scientific methods to gain knowledge with the methods of religious systems.
Assessment by essay, contributes to US 8835 (see below). Essay can also used for AS 90720."
Trigonometry
Derek
8MAC/Derek
"This course continues from where level 2 Trigonometric Equations left off. It involves, Solving trigonometric equations, finding general solutions to trig equations, Reciprocal trig functions, Compound trig formulae, and
Compound, double angle and sum and product formulae.
Learning outcomes
Solve straightforward problems with models involving trigonometric functions.
Solve straightforward trigonometric equations.
Model situations using trigonometric functions and solve trigonometric problems.
Use trigonometric manipulation.
90637 Solve problems and equations involving trigonometric functions. 4 credits. Internal"
Make Lemonade
Frances Martin
67HEA/Frances
This is a course about resilience and how to make the most out of a stink situation. Our focus will be on staying positive rather than dwelling on the negative. We’ll focus on earthquake recovery, relationship break-ups and any other issues that are troubling you. For level 1 students there’s an achievement standard worth 4 credits about coping with change and for level 2 students this is an opportunity to work towards the external relating to mental health. There’s also a riveting 2 credit level 2 unit standard about dealing with stress that you can do if you’re interested.
The Business Game
George Mackenzie
45678ENT/George
"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.
Students will also be expected to develop a business idea of their own with direction from the LA.
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.
Levels 1 and 2 business credits available."
Survival Maths
Jamie
3MAT/Jamie
This course is intended for students who are working around level 3 of the national curriculum. Our focus will be on Number skills and strategies. Please only choose this course if you need to learn/consolidate basic numeracy skills. Students need to be self-motivated and ready to learn (this includes having something suitable to write with and on for each class. A ruler and calculator are also needed.) Please do not crowd this class with those just choosing an ""easy maths option"". Let's keep it for the people it is intended for. Thanks.
MEASUREMENT
LOUW
45MAT/Louise
"Reading scales, metric conversions, perimeters, areas and volumes to name a few of the real life applications that we will be studying in this course which will be taught at Level 5 of the curriculum.
A calculator, ruler and quad book are essential."
Persuade Me!
maggie
6ENG/Maggie
This block will focus on Formal Writing, possibly relating to the Static Image you have completed. There will be an Internal assessment and we will be preparing essays for the Externals.
Senior Drama - Devising
Megan
678Drama/Megan
This is a serious class for those of you who are needing Level One, Two or Three credits in Drama. It is an absolute must that you attend every class as you will be working in groups to devise your own piece of theatre - so if you don't show up you can't achieve the credits! Devising is sooooo much fun and I am sure you talented bunch will come up with some amazing work!
Digital ICL
Mel
45678ICT/Mel
This is a course for all those students who are working hard on their individual ICT projects. Many of you are meeting with Mel during ICL - if you can make this class instead, you'll be well on your way to achieving your goals by the end of term. See you there!
Inheritance, DNA and your genes
Miriam
45SCI/Natalie&Miriam
Find out how you inherited your characteristics - your eye colour and hair curl and height and skin colour. What is DNA and how do genes carry this information to your offspring? What is the likelihood of having a left-handed child or one that can roll their tongue? What are the risks of inheriting a genetic condition such as diabetes and will you be able to choose the characteristics of your offspring now that designer babies are possible? All down to your DNA and its simple code.
The Catcher in the Rye
Nathan
7ENG/Nathan
In this class you will read and learn about J.D. Salinger's famous novel, "The Catcher in the Rye". This will prepare you for the level 2 English external, AS 2.3 - worth 3 credits.
Acids, Bases and Redox!
Scott Franklin
7CHE/Scott
This course finalises chemistry for this year, focusing on the properties of acids and bases, reactions between them, the transfer of protons, then moving onto reduction and oxidation chemistry, the transfer of electrons, and the colors of ions. Will be doing unit standard 6338 - Characterise the behaviour of weak and strong acids and bases. – Worth 3 credits at level 2, and also unit standard 8947 - Characterise oxidation-reduction reactions. – Worth 3 credits at level 2. (The acids-bases part of this course may be completed or started in term 3.1)
4Maths - Probability
Sonrisa
4MAT/Sonrisa
This class is for students working at curriculum level 4 in Maths. We are going to play with Probability. How probable is it that you'll be in this class? What is the probability that you will win a coin toss? I'll probably drill you on some algebra or number revision too just cause I'm mean like that.
Senior Photography
Sue
78PHO/Sue
"Continuation of 3.1.Students investigate ideas and work on their own self directed projects. Critiques /discussions to help with the clarification of ideas. Ongoing development of technical approaches of any area of interest from darkroom to photoshop. Student outcomes could be anything from improving technical ability to undertaking a folio. Students must keep a visual diary as part of the course.
AS 90471( 2.1 )Research and document methods and ideas in the context of a drawing study in photography 6 credits internal - due end of 3.1
AS 90490 (2.3) Produce a body of work within photography to show understanding of art-making methods and ideas 12 credit external folio due date-early in the 4th term.
As 90660 (3.1) Research and analyse approaches within established photography practice 4 credits internal
AS 90668 (3.3) Produce original work within photography to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and
ideas14 credits external"
Sport Outside the Square
Emma Barrett
6PED/emma
"Sport outside the Square (5 credits)
Here you complete a variety of activities, paintball, croquet, tennis mostly in the community. This year you choose the activities you want to do. This course runs for the whole term (3.1 and 3.2) will be an approximate cost of $85 per student for the term. Of course cost is dependent on what activities the students choose to do. You are practically assessed on your level of activity and engagement in these activities. Next you explain factors that affected participation. This is useful base knowledge for level 3 achievement standards."
Green 3.2Hide
ICL
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Law Studies
Allan
678LEG/Allan
Writing Workshop
Heather
45HOL/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.
Lawn Bowls
Emma
67PED/emma
Learn the exciting game of bowls a very popular game in Australia and UK amongst young people. Level 2 Physical Education Practical credits are up for grabs.
Independent Art Study
HolR
45678ART/Holly
This course is for students wanting additional contact time to work on their NCEA folios and for those wanting to develop their own art projects within any art medium. There is also the opportunity for students who would like to make a sculpture from Oamaru stone. Stone and some tools will be provided plus instruction on how to work with this medium.
8MAS: the home stretch
john irving
8MAS/John
tidy up probability distros, then individual support around revision and/or any of the externals you've decided to sit which we haven't covered in class (Probability or Solving Equations)
Challenges and Change
Kelsey Purves
45HIS/Kelsey
This course will look at various human rights issues with a focus on civil rights and the challenges that come along with implementing change. We will explore social movements such as the Women’s Rights Movement and the Black Civil Rights movement that helped bring about this change. This course will give you an opportunity for you to explore various human rights movements through time.
Water World
KJ DAvie
6Sci/KJ
Would you drink the water from the Avon? Is it alright to swim in? Would you eat an eel caught from it? Hold on, where are all the fish anyway? In order to answer these questions we need some essential skills in chemistry and an understanding of ecosystems and how our actions effect other living things. We will acquire the skills then head out into the field to use them, testing the health of various streams and rivers in Canterbury. This is the second half of a whole term course but we could accomodate enthusiastic students keen to get out on field trips and have real life hands on learning experiences.
"On The Road" Jack Kerouac
Kyle
7ENG/Kyle
This course will prepare students for L 2 externals in English studying Jack Kerouac's "On The Road". We will also finish the film 'Howl'.
REVISION
LOUW
6MAT/Louise
"REVISION for MCAT external Algebra exam on Tuesday September 20th.
ONLY students who are entered in this exam may attend.
After the exam we will be studying FOR THE EXTERNAL AS 91037 : CHANCE AND DATA – looking at practical and theoretical probabilities."
La Cuisine Française
maggie
45FRE/Maggie
Food, Glorious, Food. Learn about it and Eat it!
Production Band
Matt
78MUSb
In this block we will be rehearsing for the major production. Students must attend all rehearsals. As well as in-class rehearsal we will be running a number of all-day intensives and after-school/ lunchtime practices. Please see Matt for an updated rehearsal schedule. We will also be working towards external music theory and aural exams, and completing internally assessed standards started earlier in the year.
Plant and Animal Diversity
Miriam
7BIO/Natalie&Miriam
You may choose to study either or both plant and animal diversity for the year end exams, each worth 3 credits. For Animals we investigate breathing and circulation in a locust, a rat and a fish; you may do dissections if resources and equipment can be found. For Plants we will investigate photosynthesis in a cactus, a flowering plant and a water based plant such as Elodea waterweed. We will do an internal assessment practical (AS90457) at Lincoln University on 30th Sept based on Plant photosynthesis and respiration.
UPT Digital Presents: KONTAIN KLASS
Renea Mackie
456ICT/Renea
"CREATIVE, NON-TECHNICAL.
UPT Digital is starting Kontain Klass again! In Kontain Klass we set creative assignments, take photographs, and use Microsoft Expression Blend/Design, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, or GiMP to create/edit our work. Each assignment is then posted on the Kontain website. Kontain is run by top design agency, Fi (Fantasy Interactive).
Visit www.uptdigital.com to check out the Kontain Klass video on our front page, or visit www.kontain.com/kontain-klass
You will need: A digital camera and a laptop that will run any of the above programs. The school laptops have Photoshop if you would like to book one of those.
THIS COURSE DOES NOT RUN ON TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS."
Food and art.
Sue and Sally
6ARTHOS/SueSal
"Continuing course. This is a vibrant and fun cookery/photography class that will inspire you to build on your cookery skills while developing the art of food which can diversify into lots of different options of cookery.
The course costs are $20.00 for a 5 week teaching and cooking block. The Friday class will run from 11am to 12.30pm . In this course we will prepare and photograph food. We will investigate the conventions of documentary photography, plan and document an aspect of food preparation. Alongside this assessment , we may throw in a sculptural interpretation of food referring to artists such as Claes Oldenburg, Jackie Greenburg(crocheted BBQ). This is an additional assessment and may need to carry onto into term 4 . Choose the assessment that suits you: 6ART ( Assessment: L2 US Produce a documentary photographic essay, 4 credits internal."
Child Psychology with Plunket continues
Tanja Grzeta and Deb (from Plunket)
7PSY/Tanja&Deb
"In this course you will explore how children eat, interact etc. You will experience what life with a small child is like hands on by having the chance to interview young mothers. This course is hands on, so get ready to get involved.
The course continues on from 3.1, there might be limited opportunities to join in 3.2, please check this with Tanja in advance to the start of the course. The course is run through Plunket trained educators and will be assessed at NCEA L2. (You will be able to achieve between 3 and 9 US credits). "
Orienteering
Pete Brailsford
67OUT/Pete
"Cunning Running.This course will focus on developing the navigation and fitness skills involved in Orienteering. The course is open to all students and suits all ability levels. Assessment:
Unit: 5479 Complete white and yellow grade orienteering courses (Level 2) 1 credits Entry: Open
Unit: 5483 Complete orange grade orienteering courses. (Level 3) 1 credit
Entry: Prerequisite: Unit 5479, Complete white and yellow grade orienteering courses,
Entry: Prerequisite: Unit 5483, Complete orange grade orienteering courses, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge or skills.
Assessment of these units occurs during the weekend.
There will be participation costs involved in this course (Approximate Cost $20tbc)"
Production
Megan
45678Drama/Megan
This is compulsory for everyone involved in production. After our big performances on Monday 19, Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 September you can choose another class or use the time to complete any assessments that have arisen during the process.
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Law Studies
Allan
678LEG/Allan
Writing Workshop
Heather
45HOL/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.
Lawn Bowls
Emma
67PED/emma
Learn the exciting game of bowls a very popular game in Australia and UK amongst young people. Level 2 Physical Education Practical credits are up for grabs.
Independent Art Study
HolR
45678ART/Holly
This course is for students wanting additional contact time to work on their NCEA folios and for those wanting to develop their own art projects within any art medium. There is also the opportunity for students who would like to make a sculpture from Oamaru stone. Stone and some tools will be provided plus instruction on how to work with this medium.
8MAS: the home stretch
john irving
8MAS/John
tidy up probability distros, then individual support around revision and/or any of the externals you've decided to sit which we haven't covered in class (Probability or Solving Equations)
Challenges and Change
Kelsey Purves
45HIS/Kelsey
This course will look at various human rights issues with a focus on civil rights and the challenges that come along with implementing change. We will explore social movements such as the Women’s Rights Movement and the Black Civil Rights movement that helped bring about this change. This course will give you an opportunity for you to explore various human rights movements through time.
Water World
KJ DAvie
6Sci/KJ
Would you drink the water from the Avon? Is it alright to swim in? Would you eat an eel caught from it? Hold on, where are all the fish anyway? In order to answer these questions we need some essential skills in chemistry and an understanding of ecosystems and how our actions effect other living things. We will acquire the skills then head out into the field to use them, testing the health of various streams and rivers in Canterbury. This is the second half of a whole term course but we could accomodate enthusiastic students keen to get out on field trips and have real life hands on learning experiences.
"On The Road" Jack Kerouac
Kyle
7ENG/Kyle
This course will prepare students for L 2 externals in English studying Jack Kerouac's "On The Road". We will also finish the film 'Howl'.
REVISION
LOUW
6MAT/Louise
"REVISION for MCAT external Algebra exam on Tuesday September 20th.
ONLY students who are entered in this exam may attend.
After the exam we will be studying FOR THE EXTERNAL AS 91037 : CHANCE AND DATA – looking at practical and theoretical probabilities."
La Cuisine Française
maggie
45FRE/Maggie
Food, Glorious, Food. Learn about it and Eat it!
Production Band
Matt
78MUSb
In this block we will be rehearsing for the major production. Students must attend all rehearsals. As well as in-class rehearsal we will be running a number of all-day intensives and after-school/ lunchtime practices. Please see Matt for an updated rehearsal schedule. We will also be working towards external music theory and aural exams, and completing internally assessed standards started earlier in the year.
Plant and Animal Diversity
Miriam
7BIO/Natalie&Miriam
You may choose to study either or both plant and animal diversity for the year end exams, each worth 3 credits. For Animals we investigate breathing and circulation in a locust, a rat and a fish; you may do dissections if resources and equipment can be found. For Plants we will investigate photosynthesis in a cactus, a flowering plant and a water based plant such as Elodea waterweed. We will do an internal assessment practical (AS90457) at Lincoln University on 30th Sept based on Plant photosynthesis and respiration.
UPT Digital Presents: KONTAIN KLASS
Renea Mackie
456ICT/Renea
"CREATIVE, NON-TECHNICAL.
UPT Digital is starting Kontain Klass again! In Kontain Klass we set creative assignments, take photographs, and use Microsoft Expression Blend/Design, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, or GiMP to create/edit our work. Each assignment is then posted on the Kontain website. Kontain is run by top design agency, Fi (Fantasy Interactive).
Visit www.uptdigital.com to check out the Kontain Klass video on our front page, or visit www.kontain.com/kontain-klass
You will need: A digital camera and a laptop that will run any of the above programs. The school laptops have Photoshop if you would like to book one of those.
THIS COURSE DOES NOT RUN ON TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS."
Food and art.
Sue and Sally
6ARTHOS/SueSal
"Continuing course. This is a vibrant and fun cookery/photography class that will inspire you to build on your cookery skills while developing the art of food which can diversify into lots of different options of cookery.
The course costs are $20.00 for a 5 week teaching and cooking block. The Friday class will run from 11am to 12.30pm . In this course we will prepare and photograph food. We will investigate the conventions of documentary photography, plan and document an aspect of food preparation. Alongside this assessment , we may throw in a sculptural interpretation of food referring to artists such as Claes Oldenburg, Jackie Greenburg(crocheted BBQ). This is an additional assessment and may need to carry onto into term 4 . Choose the assessment that suits you: 6ART ( Assessment: L2 US Produce a documentary photographic essay, 4 credits internal."
Child Psychology with Plunket continues
Tanja Grzeta and Deb (from Plunket)
7PSY/Tanja&Deb
"In this course you will explore how children eat, interact etc. You will experience what life with a small child is like hands on by having the chance to interview young mothers. This course is hands on, so get ready to get involved.
The course continues on from 3.1, there might be limited opportunities to join in 3.2, please check this with Tanja in advance to the start of the course. The course is run through Plunket trained educators and will be assessed at NCEA L2. (You will be able to achieve between 3 and 9 US credits). "
Orienteering
Pete Brailsford
67OUT/Pete
"Cunning Running.This course will focus on developing the navigation and fitness skills involved in Orienteering. The course is open to all students and suits all ability levels. Assessment:
Unit: 5479 Complete white and yellow grade orienteering courses (Level 2) 1 credits Entry: Open
Unit: 5483 Complete orange grade orienteering courses. (Level 3) 1 credit
Entry: Prerequisite: Unit 5479, Complete white and yellow grade orienteering courses,
Entry: Prerequisite: Unit 5483, Complete orange grade orienteering courses, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge or skills.
Assessment of these units occurs during the weekend.
There will be participation costs involved in this course (Approximate Cost $20tbc)"
Production
Megan
45678Drama/Megan
This is compulsory for everyone involved in production. After our big performances on Monday 19, Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 September you can choose another class or use the time to complete any assessments that have arisen during the process.
Blue 3.2Hide
ICL
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Your Stories - Aotearoa
Nathan
45ENG/Nathen
An Exploration of New Zealand short stories especially for teenagers. Each story we explore reflects an aspect of what it is to be a teenager in NZ. The settings are New Zealand homes and flats, local schools and roads, beaches, rivers, cities. Issues addressed in the stories include: peer pressure and friendship; parents and family relationships; romance; sexuality; and, death. This class offers you another way to reflect on an intense and challenging time in your life.
Psychology a
Allan
78PSYa/Allan
Writing workshop
Heather
45HOL/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.
Independent English Support
Andrew Goldsworthy
78ENG/Andrew
"In this course you will have an opportunity to be supported to complete your internals in theme study, or wide reading as well as sit any level 2 and 3 writing assessments, which from 3.2 must be done in class.
If you have any questions about your English it is really important you see Andrew or Braden unless you have already done so."
Independent English Support
Braden Faavae
78ENG/Braden
"This course is to support you with completing outstanding English internals eg. Theme Study and Reading Logs.
It is also an opportunity to complete writing towards UE literacy at levels 2 and 3 which now should be done under class supervision.
If you have completed your reading and writing and need extra English credits at levels 2 and 3 then please come along. It is important if you are unsure what you need to do that come and see Andrew or Braden. "
Do you love sport
emma
45PED/Emma
"Do you love sport
Do you think more people should be involved in sport?
Are you the next Graham Henry?
This is the course for you!!!!
Come find out how you can spark an interest in young people and start the fire of competition. You will develop a coaching playbook and deliver coaching sessions and a touch rugby competition for other young sportspeople. You will also cover the advertising campaign in the lead up to RWC 2011 and other societal influences that influence sporting participation. This course does not run Monday, Monday is gymnastics carrying on from 3.1. "
Gymnastics
Emma
456PED/Emma
class only runs on Mondays, however it runs the whole term in which you will need to commit too. We are limited to only 20 people. You wont be able to wear jeans or stuff with zips and will need to wear socks on the trampolines and have this gear from Monday first week back. For this course we go to Alpha Impact Gym, using the trampolines, floor and vaults and mini tramps. Check out the website for info on what the facility is like its pretty awesome. If interested you can train and earn 3 level one credits in which you will have to perform a floor and vault routine to gain the credits. Plus you can gain another three credits for working on self management skills and recording a diary written or oral.
Being Creative
George Mackenzie
45678HOL/George
"This course is for those who enjoy being creative: this includes writers, poets and filmmakers. It is a project-focused course. Before enrolling students need to have an outline of what they intend to do, and the goals of their project.
No credits are available in this course."
Constructathon
Jared
6 TEC/Jared
"This course is for students interested in building and construction, students will learn and develop construction skills through hands on projects including producing saw horses and outdoor furniture.
The course will only be facilitated by a learning advisor for two sessions, with one ICL block per week and will be limited to 10 students maximum on a first come first serve basis. "
Level 1 Maths Cleanup
john irving
6MAT/John
tidy up anything last of Circle Geometry, maybe do Number Internal (91026), brush up on Algebra and Graphing before exams.
SEQUENCES
LOUW
7MAT/Louise
"SEQUENCES AND SERIES – a study of number patterns.
US 5248 - Use sequences and series to solve problems – 2 credit internal
AS 90290 - Solve straight forward problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences – 2 credits external"
Production Band/ Music Theory
Matt
78MUS
In this block we will be rehearsing for the major production. Students must attend all rehearsals. As well as in-class rehearsal we will be running a number of all-day intensives and after-school/ lunchtime practices. Please see Matt for an updated rehearsal schedule. We will also be working towards external music theory and aural exams, and completing internally assessed standards started earlier in the year.
UPT Digital Games and Software Development
Renea Mackie
45678ENT/Renea
"www.uptdigital.com
This is the core class for UPT Digital. Roles include: Project Managers, programmers, 3D modelers and animators, artists, composers, foley artists, writers, game designers.
Unfortunately, we have no computers or drawing tablets for students to use at the moment so you must supply your own that is capable of running Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Expression Studio, Unity 3d, Maya 2011/12, Blender. Minimum specs: 2GB RAM (32bit) or 4GB (64bit), Intel P4 or AMD Athlon with SSE3 support, 10GB free HDD space.
This class is for students to work on individual projects with freelancers or with a development team to complete a game or app project.
For beginner students, our current focus is to create Windows Phone 7 apps for the class ""Party Trick Apps"" project. For students wanting to opt in to our ""Dev Stars"" documentary, they must be working on UPT Digital projects either in this class or at our learning hub on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
THIS CLASS DOES NOT RUN ON TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS AT UNLIMITED. (We work on these projects at our learning hub on Tuesdays and Thursdays)."
CHEF & COOKERY
Sally
7HOS
Increase your Level 2 Credits in this fun chef and cookery course based on the H.S.I. HOSPITALTY cookery skills certificate of achievement at LEVEL 2. COSTS: Student Workbooks $25.00. Food costs - $25.00 ( for the cookery ingredients)
Organic Finale
Scott Franklin
8CHE/Scott
Level 3 organic chemistry unit, continuing on from term 3.1 organic chemistry. Is a requirement that students have attended 3.1 to attend this course. Will be building on the organic motifs, looking at carboxylic acid derivatives, polymers, testing for organic compounds, smelly esters, organic reactions and possibly some biological applications. Will be working towards and finishing unit standard 6344 - Investigate the characteristic properties and reactions of organic substances. – Worth 5 credits at level 3.
Español
Tracey
56SPA/Tracey
Continues for students signed up in 3.1.
Tell 'em
Frances Martin
78HEA/Frances
This course is about conflicting health messages. We’ll cover euthanasia, drug use, same sex adoption, vaccinations, acupuncture, echinacea and whatever else interests you. How do you figure out the difference between fact or fiction? Should you trust drug companies, traditional medicines, religion, science, skeptics, Dr. Phil or the media? The course is designed for students sitting the level 3 ethical issue external. Level 2 students can work on the assessment from the 67 class.
Making folio images with confidence and purpose
HolR
67ART/Holly
"Level one and level two art making towards a folio 3.2
Part Six - Making folio images with confidence and purpose
Term 3.2, 4.1
This projects success is dependent on being well organised and the previous study you have established in 3.1. Further experimentation and refinement with media and techniques is important at this stage. Designers/illustrators may do this on the computer and painters by using dry then wet media. These images will continue your folio study. Class critiques for folio layout are a regular studio practice and will give you confidence.
Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion.
Homework: 2 -3 hours per week minimum
You will need: Designers need access to a laptop/computer with photoshop illustrator and a digital camera there will also be printing costs to be advised. Painters will need appropriate brushes and paints to be advised.
Achievement Standards available on completion :
Level one: Folio = 12 credits Level two: Folio =12 credits"
Working for the CIA
Pete Brailsford
45HOL/Pete
Did you know that you can look at CIA files online! What information is available if you want to look and how good is it really? Let’s get critical about the information that we use and sometimes take for granted. What do smart researchers and investigators do to ensure the veracity of their sources.
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Your Stories - Aotearoa
Nathan
45ENG/Nathen
An Exploration of New Zealand short stories especially for teenagers. Each story we explore reflects an aspect of what it is to be a teenager in NZ. The settings are New Zealand homes and flats, local schools and roads, beaches, rivers, cities. Issues addressed in the stories include: peer pressure and friendship; parents and family relationships; romance; sexuality; and, death. This class offers you another way to reflect on an intense and challenging time in your life.
Psychology a
Allan
78PSYa/Allan
Writing workshop
Heather
45HOL/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.
Independent English Support
Andrew Goldsworthy
78ENG/Andrew
"In this course you will have an opportunity to be supported to complete your internals in theme study, or wide reading as well as sit any level 2 and 3 writing assessments, which from 3.2 must be done in class.
If you have any questions about your English it is really important you see Andrew or Braden unless you have already done so."
Independent English Support
Braden Faavae
78ENG/Braden
"This course is to support you with completing outstanding English internals eg. Theme Study and Reading Logs.
It is also an opportunity to complete writing towards UE literacy at levels 2 and 3 which now should be done under class supervision.
If you have completed your reading and writing and need extra English credits at levels 2 and 3 then please come along. It is important if you are unsure what you need to do that come and see Andrew or Braden. "
Do you love sport
emma
45PED/Emma
"Do you love sport
Do you think more people should be involved in sport?
Are you the next Graham Henry?
This is the course for you!!!!
Come find out how you can spark an interest in young people and start the fire of competition. You will develop a coaching playbook and deliver coaching sessions and a touch rugby competition for other young sportspeople. You will also cover the advertising campaign in the lead up to RWC 2011 and other societal influences that influence sporting participation. This course does not run Monday, Monday is gymnastics carrying on from 3.1. "
Gymnastics
Emma
456PED/Emma
class only runs on Mondays, however it runs the whole term in which you will need to commit too. We are limited to only 20 people. You wont be able to wear jeans or stuff with zips and will need to wear socks on the trampolines and have this gear from Monday first week back. For this course we go to Alpha Impact Gym, using the trampolines, floor and vaults and mini tramps. Check out the website for info on what the facility is like its pretty awesome. If interested you can train and earn 3 level one credits in which you will have to perform a floor and vault routine to gain the credits. Plus you can gain another three credits for working on self management skills and recording a diary written or oral.
Being Creative
George Mackenzie
45678HOL/George
"This course is for those who enjoy being creative: this includes writers, poets and filmmakers. It is a project-focused course. Before enrolling students need to have an outline of what they intend to do, and the goals of their project.
No credits are available in this course."
Constructathon
Jared
6 TEC/Jared
"This course is for students interested in building and construction, students will learn and develop construction skills through hands on projects including producing saw horses and outdoor furniture.
The course will only be facilitated by a learning advisor for two sessions, with one ICL block per week and will be limited to 10 students maximum on a first come first serve basis. "
Level 1 Maths Cleanup
john irving
6MAT/John
tidy up anything last of Circle Geometry, maybe do Number Internal (91026), brush up on Algebra and Graphing before exams.
SEQUENCES
LOUW
7MAT/Louise
"SEQUENCES AND SERIES – a study of number patterns.
US 5248 - Use sequences and series to solve problems – 2 credit internal
AS 90290 - Solve straight forward problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences – 2 credits external"
Production Band/ Music Theory
Matt
78MUS
In this block we will be rehearsing for the major production. Students must attend all rehearsals. As well as in-class rehearsal we will be running a number of all-day intensives and after-school/ lunchtime practices. Please see Matt for an updated rehearsal schedule. We will also be working towards external music theory and aural exams, and completing internally assessed standards started earlier in the year.
UPT Digital Games and Software Development
Renea Mackie
45678ENT/Renea
"www.uptdigital.com
This is the core class for UPT Digital. Roles include: Project Managers, programmers, 3D modelers and animators, artists, composers, foley artists, writers, game designers.
Unfortunately, we have no computers or drawing tablets for students to use at the moment so you must supply your own that is capable of running Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Expression Studio, Unity 3d, Maya 2011/12, Blender. Minimum specs: 2GB RAM (32bit) or 4GB (64bit), Intel P4 or AMD Athlon with SSE3 support, 10GB free HDD space.
This class is for students to work on individual projects with freelancers or with a development team to complete a game or app project.
For beginner students, our current focus is to create Windows Phone 7 apps for the class ""Party Trick Apps"" project. For students wanting to opt in to our ""Dev Stars"" documentary, they must be working on UPT Digital projects either in this class or at our learning hub on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
THIS CLASS DOES NOT RUN ON TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS AT UNLIMITED. (We work on these projects at our learning hub on Tuesdays and Thursdays)."
CHEF & COOKERY
Sally
7HOS
Increase your Level 2 Credits in this fun chef and cookery course based on the H.S.I. HOSPITALTY cookery skills certificate of achievement at LEVEL 2. COSTS: Student Workbooks $25.00. Food costs - $25.00 ( for the cookery ingredients)
Organic Finale
Scott Franklin
8CHE/Scott
Level 3 organic chemistry unit, continuing on from term 3.1 organic chemistry. Is a requirement that students have attended 3.1 to attend this course. Will be building on the organic motifs, looking at carboxylic acid derivatives, polymers, testing for organic compounds, smelly esters, organic reactions and possibly some biological applications. Will be working towards and finishing unit standard 6344 - Investigate the characteristic properties and reactions of organic substances. – Worth 5 credits at level 3.
Español
Tracey
56SPA/Tracey
Continues for students signed up in 3.1.
Tell 'em
Frances Martin
78HEA/Frances
This course is about conflicting health messages. We’ll cover euthanasia, drug use, same sex adoption, vaccinations, acupuncture, echinacea and whatever else interests you. How do you figure out the difference between fact or fiction? Should you trust drug companies, traditional medicines, religion, science, skeptics, Dr. Phil or the media? The course is designed for students sitting the level 3 ethical issue external. Level 2 students can work on the assessment from the 67 class.
Making folio images with confidence and purpose
HolR
67ART/Holly
"Level one and level two art making towards a folio 3.2
Part Six - Making folio images with confidence and purpose
Term 3.2, 4.1
This projects success is dependent on being well organised and the previous study you have established in 3.1. Further experimentation and refinement with media and techniques is important at this stage. Designers/illustrators may do this on the computer and painters by using dry then wet media. These images will continue your folio study. Class critiques for folio layout are a regular studio practice and will give you confidence.
Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion.
Homework: 2 -3 hours per week minimum
You will need: Designers need access to a laptop/computer with photoshop illustrator and a digital camera there will also be printing costs to be advised. Painters will need appropriate brushes and paints to be advised.
Achievement Standards available on completion :
Level one: Folio = 12 credits Level two: Folio =12 credits"
Working for the CIA
Pete Brailsford
45HOL/Pete
Did you know that you can look at CIA files online! What information is available if you want to look and how good is it really? Let’s get critical about the information that we use and sometimes take for granted. What do smart researchers and investigators do to ensure the veracity of their sources.
Purple 3.2Hide
ICL
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Poetry
Andrew/ Braden
7ENG/Andrew
Students will prepare for L2 externals on short written texts studying a medly of poems. Students will learn language features, explore ideas and evaluate the effectiveness of the texts.
Why do I have to hold a golf club like this?
Andy
78PED/Andy
Movement analysis: looking at how functional anatomy and biomechanical principles relate to a sporting context. Level one anatomy biomechanics may be useful for this standard not essential. This standard will be useful in nursing or for first year health science, physio or anyone in health sector. It is worth 3 credits at Level 2 (90433). Or for the more advanced: students can analyse a sporting skill. This involves the break down of a motor skill to identify the biomechanical components of that skill. The final step, is to plan a programme of practice to improve the chosen skill, and analyse the end performance. A background of either level (1.2 90068) or and level (2.2 90433). Can earn 5 level 3 credits
Outlook for Someday
Braden Faavae
6ENG/Braden
"In this course we will create visual texts in the form of short documentaries with a sustainability focus.
This can be cultural, social or economic as well environmental sustainability.
This is a level one English NCEA class with 3 credits attached in creating movies."
Philosophical Analysis : How to Read and Write Philosophy
Brent Silby
78PHL/Brent
"This is running for the whole of term 3, but new students are welcome to join.
Through guided reading, discussion, and writing, students will develop their essay writing skills. Throughout the year, students will also carry out their own Philosophical Inquiry into an issue of interest. Skills gained in this course are transferrable into any other domain that requires analysis of written texts and/or essay writing."
Maori and Art
Detroit&Corey
6MAO/Detroit&Corey
This class is looking at the Maori creation story as a baseline to design some art work. All students are welcome, and this course offers level one Art and Tikanga Maori standards. We will create a artistic visual piece to express our understanding of the creation story. Corey, Holly and Detroit are teaching this course.
This or That
Frances Martin
45ENG/Frances
In this course we’re going explore the use of oral language to voice opinions, share stories, debate, compliment, interview and discuss. We’ll investigate the importance of public speaking throughout history by looking at some of the more interesting examples. We’ll watch The Kings Speech and discuss strategies for overcoming anxiety about speaking publicly. We’ll all be expected to do some speaking in this class, but we’ll ease ourselves into it and create an classroom environment where you feel supported by your peers.
Whanau Door
HolR
456ART/Holly
This is about the creation story and paper mache to create a group work that will become a door surround for the Maori room....You need to also be enrolled in Detroits pink Maori language block. Four level one visual arts credits are available with this unit. Achievement Standard 90917 'Produce a finished work that demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions'. We will look at the traditions and structure of a Pare. A Pare is a door surround that protects us when we pass from the outer world to the inner world...from the physical world to the metaphysical world...and you thought doorways were just about door knobs?
Architectural Design and Drawing
Jared
6 GRA/Jared
"This course is for students interested in architecture and design who want to learn or develop skills in drawing, and continues on from 3.1. Students will learn how to draw accurate 2D and 3D drawings using freehand drawing as well as instrumental and computer software for an architectural brief .
Students can submit their work for Achievement Standards at Level 1 NCEA including:91068 (6 credits); 91064 (3Credits) and 90165 (3Credits)."
Canadian, eh?
Kelsey Purves
6HIS/Kelsey
This course will take a look at the influence of the missionaries in both Canadian and New Zealand societies in the 19th century. We will take a look at the impact they had on these societies and what it means for us today. NCEA Level 1 assessment available.
Project Kiwi, Kea or Korora
KJ Davie and Fiona Harman
456SCI/KJ
A holistic look at conservation in Aotearoa, where is it at? Is it important? What are people doing and what needs to be done? Do people want to save species or not? Can community efforts make a difference? Lets hear individual stories and consider political and cultural aspects on saving indigenous species. Plenty of discussions, guest speakers and field trips plus you will have time to work on related individual or group ICL projects you choose. Where possible your ICL projects will be linked to NCEA assessment. Lets get out and see conservation in action - we could visit penguins, kiwi, keas, plant ecosystems and more, what do you want out of this? Group numbers might need to be limited.
NUMERACY
LOUW
456NUM/Louise
NUMERACY – This course is for Y11,12 and 13 students ONLY. To be eligible to attend you must have already achieved some Level 1 Maths credits towardsL1 Numeracy or UE. Some students may be directed by their LA to take this course. No Y9s or 10s will be accepted. A calculator is essential.
Assessment time!
maggie
678FRE/Maggie
This is what you have been working towards all year. Those wonderful Internal assessments. Speaking! Writing! Conversing!
Research, performance and music theory
Matt
45MUS
In this block you will carry out a research project on a band or genre of your choosing. This research will form the basis for a presentation which will include performing at least one piece of music by the band you have chosen to study. We will also be looking at relevant aspects of music theory to help you with your research.
External exam prep for Drama and Dance
Megan
567DramaDance/Megan
In this class we will prepare for any Drama or Dance exams you are doing for externals.
Human Evolution
Miriam
8BIO/Natalie&Miriam
We have common ancestors with lots of other organisms so lets investigate how we became human - how different is our skeleton from other primates, what has made us so successful on earth and why are their none of our close relations left, including the Neanderthals? Also we consider the evidence for African Eve and whether we are all originally from Africa.
COOK & CREATE YOUR HEALTHY NUTRITIOUS FOOD
Sally
6HOSb
This course will look at how to cook healthy snack food by taking nutritious food and creating a tasty quick alternative in only 40 minutes! At the same time you can achieve Level One Cookery credits ( it is not compulsory but your choice)
Plant Biotechnology
Scott Franklin
6SCI/Scott
This term long block builds on foundation science knowledge to start to focus on biology and how living things exist. Why do you look similar to your parents and your siblings? Why do you have brown eyes but your friend has green eyes? It all comes down to genetics and we will explore this of the term. We will look at crops and how traits are passed on through reproduction. We will explore genetic modification and the huge debacle around genetically-modified foods and what it really is all about. Continuation from 3.1
Beginning photography
Sue
4567PHO/Sue
Be a movie director of the 2D world. Be inspired by your favourite film and use movies as a starting point to generate still photographs. Investigate and analyze the techniques used in film to generate your own interpretation in a series of still images. Analyse why you like the images, find out about lighting, camera angles and how to take similar images. Create your own backdrop /costumes to enhance your imagery. Choose still images from a movie and prepare and shoot a series of images that pay homage to your inspiration. Cost: printing of the images
Think Geography!
Tracey
456GEOG/Tracey
Explore relationships and connections between people and both natural and cultural environments using the framework geographers use to interpret and represent information about our world. Development of understanding of the big concepts and ideas in geography allows students to "participate as critical, active, informed, responsible citizens". (NZC) Have fun learning and applying geographic skills and concepts in a variety of contexts.
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Poetry
Andrew/ Braden
7ENG/Andrew
Students will prepare for L2 externals on short written texts studying a medly of poems. Students will learn language features, explore ideas and evaluate the effectiveness of the texts.
Why do I have to hold a golf club like this?
Andy
78PED/Andy
Movement analysis: looking at how functional anatomy and biomechanical principles relate to a sporting context. Level one anatomy biomechanics may be useful for this standard not essential. This standard will be useful in nursing or for first year health science, physio or anyone in health sector. It is worth 3 credits at Level 2 (90433). Or for the more advanced: students can analyse a sporting skill. This involves the break down of a motor skill to identify the biomechanical components of that skill. The final step, is to plan a programme of practice to improve the chosen skill, and analyse the end performance. A background of either level (1.2 90068) or and level (2.2 90433). Can earn 5 level 3 credits
Outlook for Someday
Braden Faavae
6ENG/Braden
"In this course we will create visual texts in the form of short documentaries with a sustainability focus.
This can be cultural, social or economic as well environmental sustainability.
This is a level one English NCEA class with 3 credits attached in creating movies."
Philosophical Analysis : How to Read and Write Philosophy
Brent Silby
78PHL/Brent
"This is running for the whole of term 3, but new students are welcome to join.
Through guided reading, discussion, and writing, students will develop their essay writing skills. Throughout the year, students will also carry out their own Philosophical Inquiry into an issue of interest. Skills gained in this course are transferrable into any other domain that requires analysis of written texts and/or essay writing."
Maori and Art
Detroit&Corey
6MAO/Detroit&Corey
This class is looking at the Maori creation story as a baseline to design some art work. All students are welcome, and this course offers level one Art and Tikanga Maori standards. We will create a artistic visual piece to express our understanding of the creation story. Corey, Holly and Detroit are teaching this course.
This or That
Frances Martin
45ENG/Frances
In this course we’re going explore the use of oral language to voice opinions, share stories, debate, compliment, interview and discuss. We’ll investigate the importance of public speaking throughout history by looking at some of the more interesting examples. We’ll watch The Kings Speech and discuss strategies for overcoming anxiety about speaking publicly. We’ll all be expected to do some speaking in this class, but we’ll ease ourselves into it and create an classroom environment where you feel supported by your peers.
Whanau Door
HolR
456ART/Holly
This is about the creation story and paper mache to create a group work that will become a door surround for the Maori room....You need to also be enrolled in Detroits pink Maori language block. Four level one visual arts credits are available with this unit. Achievement Standard 90917 'Produce a finished work that demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions'. We will look at the traditions and structure of a Pare. A Pare is a door surround that protects us when we pass from the outer world to the inner world...from the physical world to the metaphysical world...and you thought doorways were just about door knobs?
Architectural Design and Drawing
Jared
6 GRA/Jared
"This course is for students interested in architecture and design who want to learn or develop skills in drawing, and continues on from 3.1. Students will learn how to draw accurate 2D and 3D drawings using freehand drawing as well as instrumental and computer software for an architectural brief .
Students can submit their work for Achievement Standards at Level 1 NCEA including:91068 (6 credits); 91064 (3Credits) and 90165 (3Credits)."
Canadian, eh?
Kelsey Purves
6HIS/Kelsey
This course will take a look at the influence of the missionaries in both Canadian and New Zealand societies in the 19th century. We will take a look at the impact they had on these societies and what it means for us today. NCEA Level 1 assessment available.
Project Kiwi, Kea or Korora
KJ Davie and Fiona Harman
456SCI/KJ
A holistic look at conservation in Aotearoa, where is it at? Is it important? What are people doing and what needs to be done? Do people want to save species or not? Can community efforts make a difference? Lets hear individual stories and consider political and cultural aspects on saving indigenous species. Plenty of discussions, guest speakers and field trips plus you will have time to work on related individual or group ICL projects you choose. Where possible your ICL projects will be linked to NCEA assessment. Lets get out and see conservation in action - we could visit penguins, kiwi, keas, plant ecosystems and more, what do you want out of this? Group numbers might need to be limited.
NUMERACY
LOUW
456NUM/Louise
NUMERACY – This course is for Y11,12 and 13 students ONLY. To be eligible to attend you must have already achieved some Level 1 Maths credits towardsL1 Numeracy or UE. Some students may be directed by their LA to take this course. No Y9s or 10s will be accepted. A calculator is essential.
Assessment time!
maggie
678FRE/Maggie
This is what you have been working towards all year. Those wonderful Internal assessments. Speaking! Writing! Conversing!
Research, performance and music theory
Matt
45MUS
In this block you will carry out a research project on a band or genre of your choosing. This research will form the basis for a presentation which will include performing at least one piece of music by the band you have chosen to study. We will also be looking at relevant aspects of music theory to help you with your research.
External exam prep for Drama and Dance
Megan
567DramaDance/Megan
In this class we will prepare for any Drama or Dance exams you are doing for externals.
Human Evolution
Miriam
8BIO/Natalie&Miriam
We have common ancestors with lots of other organisms so lets investigate how we became human - how different is our skeleton from other primates, what has made us so successful on earth and why are their none of our close relations left, including the Neanderthals? Also we consider the evidence for African Eve and whether we are all originally from Africa.
COOK & CREATE YOUR HEALTHY NUTRITIOUS FOOD
Sally
6HOSb
This course will look at how to cook healthy snack food by taking nutritious food and creating a tasty quick alternative in only 40 minutes! At the same time you can achieve Level One Cookery credits ( it is not compulsory but your choice)
Plant Biotechnology
Scott Franklin
6SCI/Scott
This term long block builds on foundation science knowledge to start to focus on biology and how living things exist. Why do you look similar to your parents and your siblings? Why do you have brown eyes but your friend has green eyes? It all comes down to genetics and we will explore this of the term. We will look at crops and how traits are passed on through reproduction. We will explore genetic modification and the huge debacle around genetically-modified foods and what it really is all about. Continuation from 3.1
Beginning photography
Sue
4567PHO/Sue
Be a movie director of the 2D world. Be inspired by your favourite film and use movies as a starting point to generate still photographs. Investigate and analyze the techniques used in film to generate your own interpretation in a series of still images. Analyse why you like the images, find out about lighting, camera angles and how to take similar images. Create your own backdrop /costumes to enhance your imagery. Choose still images from a movie and prepare and shoot a series of images that pay homage to your inspiration. Cost: printing of the images
Think Geography!
Tracey
456GEOG/Tracey
Explore relationships and connections between people and both natural and cultural environments using the framework geographers use to interpret and represent information about our world. Development of understanding of the big concepts and ideas in geography allows students to "participate as critical, active, informed, responsible citizens". (NZC) Have fun learning and applying geographic skills and concepts in a variety of contexts.
Pink 3.2Hide
ICL
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Psychology B
Allan
78PSYb/Allan
Brave New World
Andrew Goldsworthy
8ENG/Andrew
This course will prepare students for L3 externals on written texts. We will study "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley.
Sampling/Probability
Derek
7MAT/Derek
" You can not predict MY future.
90288 Select a sample and use this to make an inference about the population 3 credits Internal
90289 Simulate probability situations, and apply the normal distribution 2 credits Internal"
Maori mythology
Detroit&Corey
45MAO/Detroit&Corey
Are you sick of living at home and think that you want to get out into the big, wide world or are you quite happy with the way things are? According to Maori mythology this question is one of the key challenges that Atua Maori (Maori gods) considered at the beginning of time. They considered murder, separating or just letting their parents be in a discussion that shares many similarities with religions across the world. This course examines Maori creation mythology and the similarities it has with religions throughout the world. We will explore how the wisdom of these ancient teachings apply to the current world as well as create a artistic visual piece to express a unique viewpoint of this subject. The objective of this course is to offer some insight into Atua Maori (Maori gods), as well as a possible 8 credits for Level 1 NCEA. Corey and Detroit
Teenage Friction
Frances Martin
6ENG/Frances
This is a theme study about teenage love and relationships. We’ll cover a range of texts in class and you’ll explore some on your own. We’ll look at portrayals of romance, we’ll challenge the existence of the fairy tale, we’ll talk about the modern Prince Charming (Edward Cullen? Really?), we’ll read beyond heteronormative stereotypes and we’ll decide whether we’re better off taking relationship advice from Katy Perry, William Shakespeare or Tegan and Sara. There’s a 4 credit achievement standard available to interested level 1 students and we’ll also do some valuable study towards the unfamiliar text external.
Making folio images with confidence and purpose
HolR
78ART/Holly
"Making folio images with confidence and purpose - recommended for level two and three students
This projects success is dependent on being well organised and the previous study you have established in 2.2 and 3.1. Further experimentation with media and techniques is important at this stage. Designers/illustrators may do this on the computer and painters by using dry then wet media. These images will be placed on panel two and three of your folio. Class critiques for folio layout are a regular studio practice and will give you confidence.
Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion.
Homework: 2 -3 hours per week
You will need: Designers need access to a laptop/computer with photoshop illustrator and a digital camera there will also be printing costs to be advised. Painters will need appropriate brushes and paints to be advised.
Scholarship entry information available on request.
Achievement Standards available on completion and are externally assessed
3ARD Design AS90517 14 credits or
3ARP Painting AS90667 14 credits
"
Design Phenomenon 3.2
Jared
678 ARD/Jared
During this course students will be working to explore the work of contemporary Designers and Artists through analysis and comparison and use this knowledge to generate and develop ideas for a range of design briefs. This work will become a body of work and can be submitted for a folio at levels 1,2 or 3 NCEA. Students will learn, practise and develop/refine skills including: drawing using digital and non digital media; research and analysis skills; presentation skills; thinking and idea development skills.
existential philosophy
Kyle
78PHL/Kyle
This is a continuation of 3.1. We will continue to examine a variety of texts around the topic of existentialism, by Kafka, Dostoyevsky, Sartre, Camus and watch the film I heart Huckabees. Opportunities for discussion credits at level 2 will be available, as well as the possibility for reading credits.
Creative Writing Workshop
Lucy Wills
4567ENG/Lucy
This course provides students with specific skills and techniques used by fiction writers. By the end of the 5 week course, all students will have produced their own short story (1000 - 3000 words) that could be submitted to any of the many short story competitions. Specific topics covered include: structure of fiction; dialogue; characterisation; emotive writing; editing for publication; building tension and engaging your reader. Each student will have the opportunity to have their own writing workshopped. Classes will be in pink on Mondays and Thursdays only. Please bring a writing pad and a pen or your laptop.
ICL English
Nathan
45ENG/Nathan
"ICL English is an opportunity for you to use language and texts to actively explore the world around you, to wrestle with questions and controversies, to experiment, to learn, unlearn, and re-learn. Accomplish something challenging and worthwhile by working independently or collaboratively on an English project that excites and motivates you. You will be expected to stretch your abilities and think deeply as you become an increasingly confident, creative, and self-directed learner.
Note - this is not an NCEA class."
UPT Digital ENTERPRISE
Renea Mackie
45678ICT/Renea
"www.uptdigital.com
INVITATION ONLY. Please come and talk to me if you're interested in joining this class.
The UPT Digital Enterprise Team focuses on special projects and events, such as our recent trip to Tech Hui in Welllington (June), our trip to Microsoft Tech-Ed 2011 in Auckland (August), and our planned trip to the US to make our ""Dev Stars"" doco.
THIS CLASS DOES NOT RUN ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT UNLIMITED. (We work on these projects at our learning hub on Tuesdays and Thursdays)."
CHEESE MAKING or “CHOCOLATES”
Sally
45HOS
( depending on the interest of the class) you can learn how to make either delicious homemade Mozeralla and different cheeses/ visit cheese makers, or make chocolates of different varieties. This offers you a taste for both of these ancient culinary cookery skills. Course costs: $20.00 to contribute towards ingredients.
Smelly Science
Scott Franklin
45SCI/Scott
This foundation science class is all about the wonders of soaps and perfumes. What is inside perfumes? How do they work? This block we will examine how soap is made, what different types of perfumes are, how solvents and solutes work, how the nose senses smell, about volatile fragrance chemicals, a bit of history, and learn how to make your own perfumes from plants!
7Physics
Sonrisa
7PHY/Sonrisa
Physics Physics Physics. We are doing physics. This course is run as a tutorial/inquiry based class where the students are working collaboratively or independently through material they find important or interesting. Many are working through NCEA Achievement and Unit Standards, some are looking to get into concepts that they just find interesting. Again, this is student driven learning, so come prepared to think for yourself! Topic outlines are provided with resources linked to them, including Khan Academy videos, online simulations, notes, practice assessment and worksheets. Level 2 or Level 3 Physics Students welcome.
Snow Skills
Pete Brailsford
78OUT/Pete
"This course will teach basic snow skills and involve a Snow Camp on 27th -30th September (Week 4). The camp will be both physically and emotionally demanding, and participants should have prior tramping experience. For operational reasons there are a limited number of places available. Students wanting participate in the course should see Pete before the end of 2.2
Assessment:
Unit 438: Participate in building, and camping overnight in, a snow shelter. (Level 2) 2 credits
Entry: Open
There will be a participation cost of approximately $130 plus personal expenses involved in this course."
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Psychology B
Allan
78PSYb/Allan
Brave New World
Andrew Goldsworthy
8ENG/Andrew
This course will prepare students for L3 externals on written texts. We will study "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley.
Sampling/Probability
Derek
7MAT/Derek
" You can not predict MY future.
90288 Select a sample and use this to make an inference about the population 3 credits Internal
90289 Simulate probability situations, and apply the normal distribution 2 credits Internal"
Maori mythology
Detroit&Corey
45MAO/Detroit&Corey
Are you sick of living at home and think that you want to get out into the big, wide world or are you quite happy with the way things are? According to Maori mythology this question is one of the key challenges that Atua Maori (Maori gods) considered at the beginning of time. They considered murder, separating or just letting their parents be in a discussion that shares many similarities with religions across the world. This course examines Maori creation mythology and the similarities it has with religions throughout the world. We will explore how the wisdom of these ancient teachings apply to the current world as well as create a artistic visual piece to express a unique viewpoint of this subject. The objective of this course is to offer some insight into Atua Maori (Maori gods), as well as a possible 8 credits for Level 1 NCEA. Corey and Detroit
Teenage Friction
Frances Martin
6ENG/Frances
This is a theme study about teenage love and relationships. We’ll cover a range of texts in class and you’ll explore some on your own. We’ll look at portrayals of romance, we’ll challenge the existence of the fairy tale, we’ll talk about the modern Prince Charming (Edward Cullen? Really?), we’ll read beyond heteronormative stereotypes and we’ll decide whether we’re better off taking relationship advice from Katy Perry, William Shakespeare or Tegan and Sara. There’s a 4 credit achievement standard available to interested level 1 students and we’ll also do some valuable study towards the unfamiliar text external.
Making folio images with confidence and purpose
HolR
78ART/Holly
"Making folio images with confidence and purpose - recommended for level two and three students
This projects success is dependent on being well organised and the previous study you have established in 2.2 and 3.1. Further experimentation with media and techniques is important at this stage. Designers/illustrators may do this on the computer and painters by using dry then wet media. These images will be placed on panel two and three of your folio. Class critiques for folio layout are a regular studio practice and will give you confidence.
Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion.
Homework: 2 -3 hours per week
You will need: Designers need access to a laptop/computer with photoshop illustrator and a digital camera there will also be printing costs to be advised. Painters will need appropriate brushes and paints to be advised.
Scholarship entry information available on request.
Achievement Standards available on completion and are externally assessed
3ARD Design AS90517 14 credits or
3ARP Painting AS90667 14 credits
"
Design Phenomenon 3.2
Jared
678 ARD/Jared
During this course students will be working to explore the work of contemporary Designers and Artists through analysis and comparison and use this knowledge to generate and develop ideas for a range of design briefs. This work will become a body of work and can be submitted for a folio at levels 1,2 or 3 NCEA. Students will learn, practise and develop/refine skills including: drawing using digital and non digital media; research and analysis skills; presentation skills; thinking and idea development skills.
existential philosophy
Kyle
78PHL/Kyle
This is a continuation of 3.1. We will continue to examine a variety of texts around the topic of existentialism, by Kafka, Dostoyevsky, Sartre, Camus and watch the film I heart Huckabees. Opportunities for discussion credits at level 2 will be available, as well as the possibility for reading credits.
Creative Writing Workshop
Lucy Wills
4567ENG/Lucy
This course provides students with specific skills and techniques used by fiction writers. By the end of the 5 week course, all students will have produced their own short story (1000 - 3000 words) that could be submitted to any of the many short story competitions. Specific topics covered include: structure of fiction; dialogue; characterisation; emotive writing; editing for publication; building tension and engaging your reader. Each student will have the opportunity to have their own writing workshopped. Classes will be in pink on Mondays and Thursdays only. Please bring a writing pad and a pen or your laptop.
ICL English
Nathan
45ENG/Nathan
"ICL English is an opportunity for you to use language and texts to actively explore the world around you, to wrestle with questions and controversies, to experiment, to learn, unlearn, and re-learn. Accomplish something challenging and worthwhile by working independently or collaboratively on an English project that excites and motivates you. You will be expected to stretch your abilities and think deeply as you become an increasingly confident, creative, and self-directed learner.
Note - this is not an NCEA class."
UPT Digital ENTERPRISE
Renea Mackie
45678ICT/Renea
"www.uptdigital.com
INVITATION ONLY. Please come and talk to me if you're interested in joining this class.
The UPT Digital Enterprise Team focuses on special projects and events, such as our recent trip to Tech Hui in Welllington (June), our trip to Microsoft Tech-Ed 2011 in Auckland (August), and our planned trip to the US to make our ""Dev Stars"" doco.
THIS CLASS DOES NOT RUN ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT UNLIMITED. (We work on these projects at our learning hub on Tuesdays and Thursdays)."
CHEESE MAKING or “CHOCOLATES”
Sally
45HOS
( depending on the interest of the class) you can learn how to make either delicious homemade Mozeralla and different cheeses/ visit cheese makers, or make chocolates of different varieties. This offers you a taste for both of these ancient culinary cookery skills. Course costs: $20.00 to contribute towards ingredients.
Smelly Science
Scott Franklin
45SCI/Scott
This foundation science class is all about the wonders of soaps and perfumes. What is inside perfumes? How do they work? This block we will examine how soap is made, what different types of perfumes are, how solvents and solutes work, how the nose senses smell, about volatile fragrance chemicals, a bit of history, and learn how to make your own perfumes from plants!
7Physics
Sonrisa
7PHY/Sonrisa
Physics Physics Physics. We are doing physics. This course is run as a tutorial/inquiry based class where the students are working collaboratively or independently through material they find important or interesting. Many are working through NCEA Achievement and Unit Standards, some are looking to get into concepts that they just find interesting. Again, this is student driven learning, so come prepared to think for yourself! Topic outlines are provided with resources linked to them, including Khan Academy videos, online simulations, notes, practice assessment and worksheets. Level 2 or Level 3 Physics Students welcome.
Snow Skills
Pete Brailsford
78OUT/Pete
"This course will teach basic snow skills and involve a Snow Camp on 27th -30th September (Week 4). The camp will be both physically and emotionally demanding, and participants should have prior tramping experience. For operational reasons there are a limited number of places available. Students wanting participate in the course should see Pete before the end of 2.2
Assessment:
Unit 438: Participate in building, and camping overnight in, a snow shelter. (Level 2) 2 credits
Entry: Open
There will be a participation cost of approximately $130 plus personal expenses involved in this course."
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ICL
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Allan
678SOC/Allan
Film Study
Braden
7ENG/Braden
We are studying a NZ text "My Wedding and other secrets" by Roseanne Liang. This course will prepare students for externals for level 2 and 3 visual text.
Traditional Maori knowledge
Detroit&Corey
78MAO/Detroit&Corey
Serious lovers of poetry, wisdom and story-telling need look no further. The purpose of this course is to look at whakatauki/ whakatauaaki (proverbs), pepeha (tribal history), moteatea (traditional ancient poetry) and pakiwaitara/ purakau (traditional stories). We will explore how Maori traditionally passed knowledge from generation to generation throughout the centuries. This valuable knowledge will be of interest to those who enjoy mythology, poetry (love, hurt, passion, betrayal, war, revenge), philosophy, history, proverbs, story-telling and Maori tradition. There are credits available at Level 3 NCEA.
ASX/NZX
George Mackenzie
45678ECO/George
"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” on the ASX and tracking their progress. In this block we will extend this study to include the New Zealand sharemarket.
Business and economics credits will be available. Students will plan their own programme to achieve these with individual support and tuition from the LA."
Skate and Create Continued....
Jared
45 TEC/Jared
"This course continues on from 3.1 with students working to produce the full scale ramps they have designed and preparing for the skate and create event.
Students will be using a range of tools and equipment to mark, cut, shape, join and finish wood based ramps and using different forms to evaluate the designs’ fitness for purpose."
Physical Phenomena
john irving
6SCI/John
finishing up this term long course ... mechanics, probably moving on to electricity and heat, with focus on putting this knowledge to USE (!) in some real world contexts.
Independent History (present)
Kelsey Purves
78HIS/Kelsey
Students have two weeks to submit research from 3.1 for assessment. This unit will focus on presentation. 1 hr per week Monday Red
Superpowers and Underdogs
KJ Davie
678GEOG/KJ
Who rules the world? And who REALLY rules the world? Is the USA still the world hyperpower or a has been? What role will up and coming countries China and India play? Or do corporate giants rule the world now? In this block we will look at the powerful and the powerless, and the inequalities of our world. Using case studies from around the globe we will look at development efforts and how some bright ideas are closing the gap.
Supply and Demand
maggie
6ECO/Maggie
We will continue to learn about Supply and Demand and how the Market works. There will be Internal assessments but you will also be preparing for Externals.
Jazz Band
Matt
6MUS
In this class we will continue to focus on developing ensemble awareness and rehearsing a repertoire of pieces for performance. We will be putting on a series of performances which can be used for group and solo performance assessments. This class is a continuation of previous blocks. There are limited spaces so you will need to talk to Matt if you want to take this class and haven’t been involved in the band earlier in the year.
Production Dance
Megan
567DramaDance/Megan
This is compulsory for anyone who is dancing in the production. After our big performances on Monday 19, Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 September we will work on finishing any assessments that have arisen out of the process.
Presenting 101!
Mel
45678ICTb/Mel
Presentations can be boring or exciting - its up to you! In this digital class we'll build some skills for presenting digitally. You can decide to build digital presentations using powerpoint / keynote or other online tools that will be introduced over the course. Alternatively you can choose to look at desktop publishing using Pages and / or Word templates. Both can be linked to credits depending on your skills and goals. Bring your laptop and see you in Red.
8Physics
Sonrisa
8PHY/Sonrisa
Physics Physics Physics. We are doing physics. This course is run as a tutorial/inquiry based class where the students are working collaboratively or independently through material they find important or interesting. Many are working through NCEA Achievement and Unit Standards, some are looking to get into concepts that they just find interesting. Again, this is student driven learning, so come prepared to think for yourself! Topic outlines are provided with resources linked to them, including Khan Academy videos, online simulations, notes, practice assessment and worksheets. Level 2 or Level 3 Physics Students welcome.
Print It
Sue
456ART/Sue
"Using the artist Ben Reids's approach, research an idea and explore through printmaking. We will be making drypoints, woodcuts and other techniques such as embossing and chine colle. We will be printing and layering over found images/ and over your own woodcuts to create exciting images. Your final images can be printed onto high quality paper, as well as used to create a zine . Assessment: may be NCEA credits available.
Cost: $10 for print making papers and ink. You will also need to purchase a visual diary, a pencil and an art envelope from the UPT office"
Geography/Senior Social Studies NCEA Support
Tracey
6HOL/Trecey
1:1 or small group support for students attempting NCEA standards in Geography and/or Senior Social Studies. Still to be decided if will be via a set class or as ICL - need student feedback to decide this! If you are interested please let me know what would work best for you...
Bring your projects and get the support you need to achieve your project goals including mentors, digital tools, tips and tricks for learning all mixed in with lots of talking!! You can work on your own or in a group, face to face or online. If you’ve always wanted to do a project but wasn’t sure how to get started, or if you start and never seem to finish, then this course is for you.
NT4 and NT2 villas
Allan
678SOC/Allan
Film Study
Braden
7ENG/Braden
We are studying a NZ text "My Wedding and other secrets" by Roseanne Liang. This course will prepare students for externals for level 2 and 3 visual text.
Traditional Maori knowledge
Detroit&Corey
78MAO/Detroit&Corey
Serious lovers of poetry, wisdom and story-telling need look no further. The purpose of this course is to look at whakatauki/ whakatauaaki (proverbs), pepeha (tribal history), moteatea (traditional ancient poetry) and pakiwaitara/ purakau (traditional stories). We will explore how Maori traditionally passed knowledge from generation to generation throughout the centuries. This valuable knowledge will be of interest to those who enjoy mythology, poetry (love, hurt, passion, betrayal, war, revenge), philosophy, history, proverbs, story-telling and Maori tradition. There are credits available at Level 3 NCEA.
ASX/NZX
George Mackenzie
45678ECO/George
"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” on the ASX and tracking their progress. In this block we will extend this study to include the New Zealand sharemarket.
Business and economics credits will be available. Students will plan their own programme to achieve these with individual support and tuition from the LA."
Skate and Create Continued....
Jared
45 TEC/Jared
"This course continues on from 3.1 with students working to produce the full scale ramps they have designed and preparing for the skate and create event.
Students will be using a range of tools and equipment to mark, cut, shape, join and finish wood based ramps and using different forms to evaluate the designs’ fitness for purpose."
Physical Phenomena
john irving
6SCI/John
finishing up this term long course ... mechanics, probably moving on to electricity and heat, with focus on putting this knowledge to USE (!) in some real world contexts.
Independent History (present)
Kelsey Purves
78HIS/Kelsey
Students have two weeks to submit research from 3.1 for assessment. This unit will focus on presentation. 1 hr per week Monday Red
Superpowers and Underdogs
KJ Davie
678GEOG/KJ
Who rules the world? And who REALLY rules the world? Is the USA still the world hyperpower or a has been? What role will up and coming countries China and India play? Or do corporate giants rule the world now? In this block we will look at the powerful and the powerless, and the inequalities of our world. Using case studies from around the globe we will look at development efforts and how some bright ideas are closing the gap.
Supply and Demand
maggie
6ECO/Maggie
We will continue to learn about Supply and Demand and how the Market works. There will be Internal assessments but you will also be preparing for Externals.
Jazz Band
Matt
6MUS
In this class we will continue to focus on developing ensemble awareness and rehearsing a repertoire of pieces for performance. We will be putting on a series of performances which can be used for group and solo performance assessments. This class is a continuation of previous blocks. There are limited spaces so you will need to talk to Matt if you want to take this class and haven’t been involved in the band earlier in the year.
Production Dance
Megan
567DramaDance/Megan
This is compulsory for anyone who is dancing in the production. After our big performances on Monday 19, Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 September we will work on finishing any assessments that have arisen out of the process.
Presenting 101!
Mel
45678ICTb/Mel
Presentations can be boring or exciting - its up to you! In this digital class we'll build some skills for presenting digitally. You can decide to build digital presentations using powerpoint / keynote or other online tools that will be introduced over the course. Alternatively you can choose to look at desktop publishing using Pages and / or Word templates. Both can be linked to credits depending on your skills and goals. Bring your laptop and see you in Red.
8Physics
Sonrisa
8PHY/Sonrisa
Physics Physics Physics. We are doing physics. This course is run as a tutorial/inquiry based class where the students are working collaboratively or independently through material they find important or interesting. Many are working through NCEA Achievement and Unit Standards, some are looking to get into concepts that they just find interesting. Again, this is student driven learning, so come prepared to think for yourself! Topic outlines are provided with resources linked to them, including Khan Academy videos, online simulations, notes, practice assessment and worksheets. Level 2 or Level 3 Physics Students welcome.
Print It
Sue
456ART/Sue
"Using the artist Ben Reids's approach, research an idea and explore through printmaking. We will be making drypoints, woodcuts and other techniques such as embossing and chine colle. We will be printing and layering over found images/ and over your own woodcuts to create exciting images. Your final images can be printed onto high quality paper, as well as used to create a zine . Assessment: may be NCEA credits available.
Cost: $10 for print making papers and ink. You will also need to purchase a visual diary, a pencil and an art envelope from the UPT office"
Geography/Senior Social Studies NCEA Support
Tracey
6HOL/Trecey
1:1 or small group support for students attempting NCEA standards in Geography and/or Senior Social Studies. Still to be decided if will be via a set class or as ICL - need student feedback to decide this! If you are interested please let me know what would work best for you...
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Sports
Tennis (Kyle)
Just liasing with Halswell at the moment for use of the tennis courts. It will be held offsite somewhere if not halswell tbc, racquets and tennis balls supplied.
Frisbee (Pete)
This will be held onsite on the rugby field.
Speedminton (Derek)
Cross between squash and badminton awesome game brand new to NZ played onsite gear provided. Limited to 15 people.
Badminton (Emma)
Due to popularity we are keeping this option on although is numbers dependent. This will be held at Lincoln Event Centre and you will be transported out there.
Swimming (Brent)
This will be held at halswell swimming pool. Although does depend on weather 3.2.
Touch (Tanja)
Held onsite playing a game of touch
Lawn Bowls (Chris)
This is dependent on whether can use the Halswell Bowls Club planning still in progress.
Dance
In the gym onsite continuing from 3.1 Hiphop with Matika
Walking (Nathan)
Around the vicinity of Halswell.
Volleyball (Derek)
Held onsite on the field at Halswell meet by the gym initially.
Skateboarding/Rollerblading
At Washington Park transport is provided but if parents can help with transport that would be much appreciated.
Yoga
KJ
room 5 rima
Tennis (Kyle)
Just liasing with Halswell at the moment for use of the tennis courts. It will be held offsite somewhere if not halswell tbc, racquets and tennis balls supplied.
Frisbee (Pete)
This will be held onsite on the rugby field.
Speedminton (Derek)
Cross between squash and badminton awesome game brand new to NZ played onsite gear provided. Limited to 15 people.
Badminton (Emma)
Due to popularity we are keeping this option on although is numbers dependent. This will be held at Lincoln Event Centre and you will be transported out there.
Swimming (Brent)
This will be held at halswell swimming pool. Although does depend on weather 3.2.
Touch (Tanja)
Held onsite playing a game of touch
Lawn Bowls (Chris)
This is dependent on whether can use the Halswell Bowls Club planning still in progress.
Dance
In the gym onsite continuing from 3.1 Hiphop with Matika
Walking (Nathan)
Around the vicinity of Halswell.
Volleyball (Derek)
Held onsite on the field at Halswell meet by the gym initially.
Skateboarding/Rollerblading
At Washington Park transport is provided but if parents can help with transport that would be much appreciated.
Yoga
KJ
room 5 rima
Other 3.2Hide
Aspire
Blair and Duncan
456HOL/Blair&Duncan
ASPIRE helps you to find and challenge your limits, helps you to see a positive vision of your future, and helps develop an approach to reaching your dreams.
Online maths
Diane&Barbara
45MAT/Diane&Barbara
Online Maths - either Mathletics ($20 if you don't already have a license) or Khan Academy.No direct credits for NCEA available, but we can support your learning towards them.Please note : this is a class to support your individual learning. Someone is usually available to help with the Maths concepts in the area you have chosen to study, but this is NOT a class which is taught by an LA. LIMITED to 10 students in each of Orange, Red, Green and Blue. Sign up on the sheets in the hallway outside Te Aka Pai (Learning Support).
Cafe
George Mackenzie
45678ENT/George
"This course offers students the opportunity to develop various business and work related skills by being a part of the onsite cafe/shop at Halswell. Key foci include marketing, accounting, management and barista skills.
The course will be at lunchtimes. Students can choose the day(s) they participate and in what role. Numbers are likely to be restricted.
It is expected that this course will run until the end of the year.
Levels 1 and 2 business credits available "
Craft Club
Learn to sew, knit, crochet and make felt toys, or drop by to work on your own soft material project. Some material and wool will be available to get you started. The club will be open most lunchtimes with different parent experts and LAs present on different days to share skills, discuss ideas and help get the projects done. Currently running all Tuesday Mornings with Anne, and Friday Lunchtimes with Clare. Contact Miriam for more information
North Canterbury Hub
Wednesdays 9am – 12.30 at Rangiora Library. Contact Mel or Blair for more information
ICL
ICL is an opportunity to work independently on a personalized project or area of learning that excites and motivates you to learn more. The focus and mode of learning for your ICL is negotiated with your HBLA. Think carefully about your intentions and purpose of your learning, the time frame in which it will occur, and the outcomes you are aiming to achieve. Some courses in the schedule have an ICL focus and support you within the topic outlined. To use the ICL opportunity effectively, students need good self-direction and study/project skills. Ask your LA for advice on courses that can help you develop the skills needed. If you choose to do an ICL, remember it is an opportunity for purposeful self-directed learning to occur and not a free time slot. NT2 and NT4 villas
Blair and Duncan
456HOL/Blair&Duncan
ASPIRE helps you to find and challenge your limits, helps you to see a positive vision of your future, and helps develop an approach to reaching your dreams.
Online maths
Diane&Barbara
45MAT/Diane&Barbara
Online Maths - either Mathletics ($20 if you don't already have a license) or Khan Academy.No direct credits for NCEA available, but we can support your learning towards them.Please note : this is a class to support your individual learning. Someone is usually available to help with the Maths concepts in the area you have chosen to study, but this is NOT a class which is taught by an LA. LIMITED to 10 students in each of Orange, Red, Green and Blue. Sign up on the sheets in the hallway outside Te Aka Pai (Learning Support).
Cafe
George Mackenzie
45678ENT/George
"This course offers students the opportunity to develop various business and work related skills by being a part of the onsite cafe/shop at Halswell. Key foci include marketing, accounting, management and barista skills.
The course will be at lunchtimes. Students can choose the day(s) they participate and in what role. Numbers are likely to be restricted.
It is expected that this course will run until the end of the year.
Levels 1 and 2 business credits available "
Craft Club
Learn to sew, knit, crochet and make felt toys, or drop by to work on your own soft material project. Some material and wool will be available to get you started. The club will be open most lunchtimes with different parent experts and LAs present on different days to share skills, discuss ideas and help get the projects done. Currently running all Tuesday Mornings with Anne, and Friday Lunchtimes with Clare. Contact Miriam for more information
North Canterbury Hub
Wednesdays 9am – 12.30 at Rangiora Library. Contact Mel or Blair for more information
ICL
ICL is an opportunity to work independently on a personalized project or area of learning that excites and motivates you to learn more. The focus and mode of learning for your ICL is negotiated with your HBLA. Think carefully about your intentions and purpose of your learning, the time frame in which it will occur, and the outcomes you are aiming to achieve. Some courses in the schedule have an ICL focus and support you within the topic outlined. To use the ICL opportunity effectively, students need good self-direction and study/project skills. Ask your LA for advice on courses that can help you develop the skills needed. If you choose to do an ICL, remember it is an opportunity for purposeful self-directed learning to occur and not a free time slot. NT2 and NT4 villas