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Maths
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.
3MAT
Digital ICL
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! "
45678ICTb
Junior Production
Megan
Everyone is welcome - come and join the fun!!
45Dra
POINT. 2 'Cruelty Free Fashion'
"Braden, Kelly"
"This is a continuation from the highly enjoyable POINT. This term involves working with Discovery One and possibly HRC to extend the scope of the event to being a more multi-cultural and multi- aged production.
Maintaining Cruelty-free and Anti- Fur statements remains high on my personal priorities for the production and students are again invited to design and model original recycled clothing in the Express section.
The two areas of the curriculum we are working in are ARTS - technical production and performance; and ENGLISH in speaking and presenting.
Students will present ideas in various modes including but not exclusively, multi-media, blogs, Facebook, clothing design, films, photo-streams, collage, phone-calls, and presentations.
Extension work available in marketing and sponsorship."
45HOL
RIGHT-ANGLED TRIANGLES
LOUW
"Have you ever wondered what surveyors are doing on the side of a road? We will learn about Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry to find the size of unknown sides and angles in right-angled triangles which is the beginning of an answer to that question.
A scientific or a graphics calculator is essential."
45MAT
4MAT
Sonrisa
"Algebra you say? Well we can do even more of it as it is a heck of a lot more fun if you know how to do it, so we are doing more of it."
4MAT
More Fun Than Chlamydia
Frances Martin
"This course will be ICL style health related things for students working at any level. Students will be able to complete internal assessments, study for external exams or join health related discussion groups. There’ll be no particular theme, and there won’t be any explicit ‘teaching’... but this doesn’t mean that you won’t learn anything. You’ll be expected to set your own goals and you might have to work hard. Ew, scary... but believe it or not GOAL SETTING is a really good STRATEGY for supporting your PERSONAL well-being (repeat this in your exam please)."
67HEA
English NCEA Level 1 Exterrnals
Maggie Dickison
We will be intensively preparing for the external English exams. This class is a must if you want to do well in these exams - remember that there are 3 papers.
6ENG
Business
George Mackenzie
"In this course you will develop and review a business activity with the guidance of the LA. You will learn how to write a business plan; carry out your business activity; and review it. As a part of this a goal will be to achieve the Achievement Standard 90842v1.
6 credits Level 1."
6Ent
78 Photo Projects
Sue
Continuing course working on your individual project developing ideas in photography. Students need a passion and determination to successfully complete the schedule of work required. Lots of time needed for shooting images outside of class. Both the L2 and the L3 folios are due at the beginning of the block. You need to keep a A4 or A3 workbook diary as part of this assessment. Costs: $20-40 for your printing costs and $10 for workbook.
78PHO
Chemistry Externals Preparation
Scott Franklin
Preparation for NCEA Level 2 Chemistry Externals.
7CHE
Catcher in the Rye
Nathan
"We will continue to study 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. "
7ENG
8eng
Andrew
8 ENG continuing Blade Runner for Externals. Watch a cult classic and spend 45 minutes writing about it to gain 3 level 3 English credits
8ENG
Calculus Study
Derek
Revision for exams.
8MAC
Philosophy :: Special Topic
Brent Silby
"It is now time for you to launch your own Philosophical Inquiry. This will require a significant amount of independent work outside of the class if you wish to work towards the Level 3 Achievement Standard - Explain a Values Position (Social Studies).
You can also use this time to complete any unfinished work."
8PHL
Lifesaving
Emma Barrett
"Lifesaving this will cover two blocks. NZ is surrounded by water so swimming is a very important skill to have. In this unit
Students learn different swimming strokes, survival techniques and how to save someone else. The opportunity for level 2 assessment on leadership is available in this standard. "
4567PED
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.
3MAT
Digital ICL
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! "
45678ICTb
Junior Production
Megan
Everyone is welcome - come and join the fun!!
45Dra
POINT. 2 'Cruelty Free Fashion'
"Braden, Kelly"
"This is a continuation from the highly enjoyable POINT. This term involves working with Discovery One and possibly HRC to extend the scope of the event to being a more multi-cultural and multi- aged production.
Maintaining Cruelty-free and Anti- Fur statements remains high on my personal priorities for the production and students are again invited to design and model original recycled clothing in the Express section.
The two areas of the curriculum we are working in are ARTS - technical production and performance; and ENGLISH in speaking and presenting.
Students will present ideas in various modes including but not exclusively, multi-media, blogs, Facebook, clothing design, films, photo-streams, collage, phone-calls, and presentations.
Extension work available in marketing and sponsorship."
45HOL
RIGHT-ANGLED TRIANGLES
LOUW
"Have you ever wondered what surveyors are doing on the side of a road? We will learn about Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry to find the size of unknown sides and angles in right-angled triangles which is the beginning of an answer to that question.
A scientific or a graphics calculator is essential."
45MAT
4MAT
Sonrisa
"Algebra you say? Well we can do even more of it as it is a heck of a lot more fun if you know how to do it, so we are doing more of it."
4MAT
More Fun Than Chlamydia
Frances Martin
"This course will be ICL style health related things for students working at any level. Students will be able to complete internal assessments, study for external exams or join health related discussion groups. There’ll be no particular theme, and there won’t be any explicit ‘teaching’... but this doesn’t mean that you won’t learn anything. You’ll be expected to set your own goals and you might have to work hard. Ew, scary... but believe it or not GOAL SETTING is a really good STRATEGY for supporting your PERSONAL well-being (repeat this in your exam please)."
67HEA
English NCEA Level 1 Exterrnals
Maggie Dickison
We will be intensively preparing for the external English exams. This class is a must if you want to do well in these exams - remember that there are 3 papers.
6ENG
Business
George Mackenzie
"In this course you will develop and review a business activity with the guidance of the LA. You will learn how to write a business plan; carry out your business activity; and review it. As a part of this a goal will be to achieve the Achievement Standard 90842v1.
6 credits Level 1."
6Ent
78 Photo Projects
Sue
Continuing course working on your individual project developing ideas in photography. Students need a passion and determination to successfully complete the schedule of work required. Lots of time needed for shooting images outside of class. Both the L2 and the L3 folios are due at the beginning of the block. You need to keep a A4 or A3 workbook diary as part of this assessment. Costs: $20-40 for your printing costs and $10 for workbook.
78PHO
Chemistry Externals Preparation
Scott Franklin
Preparation for NCEA Level 2 Chemistry Externals.
7CHE
Catcher in the Rye
Nathan
"We will continue to study 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. "
7ENG
8eng
Andrew
8 ENG continuing Blade Runner for Externals. Watch a cult classic and spend 45 minutes writing about it to gain 3 level 3 English credits
8ENG
Calculus Study
Derek
Revision for exams.
8MAC
Philosophy :: Special Topic
Brent Silby
"It is now time for you to launch your own Philosophical Inquiry. This will require a significant amount of independent work outside of the class if you wish to work towards the Level 3 Achievement Standard - Explain a Values Position (Social Studies).
You can also use this time to complete any unfinished work."
8PHL
Lifesaving
Emma Barrett
"Lifesaving this will cover two blocks. NZ is surrounded by water so swimming is a very important skill to have. In this unit
Students learn different swimming strokes, survival techniques and how to save someone else. The opportunity for level 2 assessment on leadership is available in this standard. "
4567PED
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The Garden Party
KJ Davie
"Lets plant a seed and create a garden and learn the different methods of plant propagation. While watching things grow we will ponder why tomatoes are actually a fruit and what actually is a drupe. You will decide the purpose of the class, a vege garden for school, a companion plant flower garden, or seedlings grown to sell at a market or even for xmas presents. If interested we can design a biological investigation for NCEA level 1 assessment. "
456Sci
Le Français
Maggie Dickison
Lets continue with our French class. We will look at how to communicate about what we do at school ......... in French. And why not have a repeat of our wonderful French lunch.
45FRE
45 Super snacks
Sally Hall
"Create super healthy snacks with a tasty edge and have the opportunity to sell these through the U.P.T. Cafe. Cuisine snacks from across the globe will be trialled e.g.roasted pepper crostini, ricotta and pesto on bagel, sushi rolls and lebanese breads pocket. Costs is $20.00 for the 5 week block."
45Hos
UPT Digital ENTERPRISE
Renea Mackie
"""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.
Our focus for this block is developing our new HUB for IT PODs called the IT Hothouse. We will be using Visual Studio and SQL Server.
THIS CLASS DOES NOT RUN ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT UNLIMITED. (We work on these projects at our learning hub on Tuesdays and Thursdays)."" "
45ICTRC
Independent art study
Holly
"Students continue with their independent art projects from 3.2 . For those completing folios this is additional time to put those finishing touches to their work for their external submission at level one, two and three."
678ART
NCEA support
Megan
Support for anyone wanting to complete any internal NCEA assessments in Drama or Dance. Only if you are already working on something (no new assessments).
678DraDan
Music Research and Theory in Practice
Matt
"In this block we will be focusing on finishing internal assessment in music, with a focus on composition, arranging and research standards. Students that have been completing music standards as an ICL up to now must take this class in order to complete work for assessment."
678MUS (music room)
PROBABILITY/REVISION
LOUW
"This course is a continuation from 3.2. We will complete work for external AS 1.12 - Demonstrate an Understanding of Chance and Data and revise for external AS 1.3 - Investigate Relationships between Tables, Equations or Graphs.
Only students who are entered for these externals may attend."
6MAT
Legal Eagles
allan
"Privacy. What have they got on and what are they allowed to do with it ?
What about the recent retrospective adjustment to the surveillance law?Talk about executive dominance. NZ is almost a police state."
78Leg
Biology L2 revision
Miriam
"Revision for Cells, Genetics/evolution, Plants, Animals and Ecology exams Create a revision plan, summarise all the information needed for an exam on a single sheet of paper, understand exam questions and write exam answers. We will look at past exam papers and answer lots of questions so you can answer everything that can be asked!"
7BIO
HOWL
KylW
"This will be external support for those doing the visual text Howl, in preparation for the exam."
7ENG
stats sum up
john irving
finishing coat on that polish ... anyone with maths questions
8MAS
Camping
Pete Brailsford
This course will look at all the skills involved in camping in the outdoors. It is a good course for those who are keen to get into the outdoors or try it out. No experience is required. There will be a camping trip in Week 4.
67OUT
History of Basketball Part 1
Richard McCance
"All things Basketball! Basketball is best! We Love Basketball!
This integrated and experiential unit will cover the entire spectrum of the basketball world. From its 1891 origins in Springfield, Massachusetts to the 2011 NZ Breakers victory in the Australian Basketball League. We will play, study and learn about the game of basketball. Three hours a week, History, PE, Health, English."
45HOL
Lifesaving
Emma Barrett
"Lifesaving this will cover two blocks. NZ is surrounded by water so swimming is a very important skill to have. In this unit
Students learn different swimming strokes, survival techniques and how to save someone else. The opportunity for level 2 assessment on leadership is available in this standard. "
4567PED
ART Catch-up on internals
Sue
We will work on completing the drawing internal standard. Note this class will run for 2 hours per week: weds and friday on green
6ART
Making Art
Sue
"Project to be decided by the group. Class runs for one hour a week,Tuesdays at 9.15. All welcome."
45art
KJ Davie
"Lets plant a seed and create a garden and learn the different methods of plant propagation. While watching things grow we will ponder why tomatoes are actually a fruit and what actually is a drupe. You will decide the purpose of the class, a vege garden for school, a companion plant flower garden, or seedlings grown to sell at a market or even for xmas presents. If interested we can design a biological investigation for NCEA level 1 assessment. "
456Sci
Le Français
Maggie Dickison
Lets continue with our French class. We will look at how to communicate about what we do at school ......... in French. And why not have a repeat of our wonderful French lunch.
45FRE
45 Super snacks
Sally Hall
"Create super healthy snacks with a tasty edge and have the opportunity to sell these through the U.P.T. Cafe. Cuisine snacks from across the globe will be trialled e.g.roasted pepper crostini, ricotta and pesto on bagel, sushi rolls and lebanese breads pocket. Costs is $20.00 for the 5 week block."
45Hos
UPT Digital ENTERPRISE
Renea Mackie
"""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.
Our focus for this block is developing our new HUB for IT PODs called the IT Hothouse. We will be using Visual Studio and SQL Server.
THIS CLASS DOES NOT RUN ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT UNLIMITED. (We work on these projects at our learning hub on Tuesdays and Thursdays)."" "
45ICTRC
Independent art study
Holly
"Students continue with their independent art projects from 3.2 . For those completing folios this is additional time to put those finishing touches to their work for their external submission at level one, two and three."
678ART
NCEA support
Megan
Support for anyone wanting to complete any internal NCEA assessments in Drama or Dance. Only if you are already working on something (no new assessments).
678DraDan
Music Research and Theory in Practice
Matt
"In this block we will be focusing on finishing internal assessment in music, with a focus on composition, arranging and research standards. Students that have been completing music standards as an ICL up to now must take this class in order to complete work for assessment."
678MUS (music room)
PROBABILITY/REVISION
LOUW
"This course is a continuation from 3.2. We will complete work for external AS 1.12 - Demonstrate an Understanding of Chance and Data and revise for external AS 1.3 - Investigate Relationships between Tables, Equations or Graphs.
Only students who are entered for these externals may attend."
6MAT
Legal Eagles
allan
"Privacy. What have they got on and what are they allowed to do with it ?
What about the recent retrospective adjustment to the surveillance law?Talk about executive dominance. NZ is almost a police state."
78Leg
Biology L2 revision
Miriam
"Revision for Cells, Genetics/evolution, Plants, Animals and Ecology exams Create a revision plan, summarise all the information needed for an exam on a single sheet of paper, understand exam questions and write exam answers. We will look at past exam papers and answer lots of questions so you can answer everything that can be asked!"
7BIO
HOWL
KylW
"This will be external support for those doing the visual text Howl, in preparation for the exam."
7ENG
stats sum up
john irving
finishing coat on that polish ... anyone with maths questions
8MAS
Camping
Pete Brailsford
This course will look at all the skills involved in camping in the outdoors. It is a good course for those who are keen to get into the outdoors or try it out. No experience is required. There will be a camping trip in Week 4.
67OUT
History of Basketball Part 1
Richard McCance
"All things Basketball! Basketball is best! We Love Basketball!
This integrated and experiential unit will cover the entire spectrum of the basketball world. From its 1891 origins in Springfield, Massachusetts to the 2011 NZ Breakers victory in the Australian Basketball League. We will play, study and learn about the game of basketball. Three hours a week, History, PE, Health, English."
45HOL
Lifesaving
Emma Barrett
"Lifesaving this will cover two blocks. NZ is surrounded by water so swimming is a very important skill to have. In this unit
Students learn different swimming strokes, survival techniques and how to save someone else. The opportunity for level 2 assessment on leadership is available in this standard. "
4567PED
ART Catch-up on internals
Sue
We will work on completing the drawing internal standard. Note this class will run for 2 hours per week: weds and friday on green
6ART
Making Art
Sue
"Project to be decided by the group. Class runs for one hour a week,Tuesdays at 9.15. All welcome."
45art
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Fitness
Emma Barrett
"This course focus is fitness. Students will measure a range of fitness components from flexiblilty, speed to cardiorespiratory fitness. Then input data into a computer programme that rates your fitness strengths to different sports. You will try out a range of different ways to work on different fitness components. There will be a small cost of $10 per person (this is to attend a spin biking session at the gym). Could have the opportunity to gain some level one credits."
456PED
Writing Skills
George Mackenzie
"This is and oportunity to improve your basick writting skills. this includes speling, grammer, and punctuashun, structure in writing.
So if your writing is something like this...
No credits are offered with this course."
45ENG
Studying Poetry
Nathan
"In this course you will study some amazing poetry. You will gain an understanding of basic language techniques, practice expressing your understanding of poetry, and use poetic techniques to write your own poem(s). "
45ENG
UPT Digital Games and Software Development
Renea Mackie
"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).""
45ICTRB
Español
Tracey
Continues for students who have committed to previous Spanish language and culture courses this year. No beginners por favor.
56SPA
Folio completion and sticking down of final works
Holly
"This projects success is dependant on the previous study you have established for part six in 3.2. 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 are a regular studio practice and will give you confidence. The final layout and sticking down of work to complete your folio will be done in the first two weeks of term 4.1. Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion.Homework: 2 -3 hours per week minimumYou 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. Double sided tape.Achievement Standards available on completion :Level one: Internal credits 5, Folio = 12 creditsLevel two: Internal credits 6, Folio =12 credits"
67ART
externals: maths
john irving
"level 1 exam prep : graphs, trig + geometry, probability"
6MAT
NUMERACY
LOUW
"This course is for Y11,12 or 13 students ONLY.
To be eligible to attend you must be at risk of not attaining Level 1 Numeracy.
Some students may be directed by their LA to attend.
A calculator is essential."
6NUMb
Contructathon
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 seating.
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. "
6TEC
"Independent English Support "
Braden / Andrew
"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 talk with Andrew or Braden.
78ENG
More Fun Than Herpes
Frances Martin
"This course will be ICL style health related things for students working at any level. Students will be able to complete internal assessments, study for external exams or join health related discussion groups. There’ll be no particular theme, and there won’t be any explicit ‘teaching’... but this doesn’t mean that you won’t learn anything. You’ll be expected to set your own goals and you might have to work hard. Ew, scary! (But not as scary as the continuing high rate of HIV transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa)."
78HEA
Music Theory
Matt
"In this block we will be focusing on preparing for external exams, with an emphasis on level 2/3 music theory. We will be looking at advanced chord recognition, score analysis and ear training. "
78MUS (music room)
Psychology
Allan
Learn how to train your dog. Operant and classical conditioning
78Psy
Cook till you drop
Sally Hall
Learn new skills for top level cooking and service in the food industry. This is an NCEA Level 2 course combining practices and industry.Cost is $20.00 for the cooking ingredients and an additional $25.00 for the purchase of a workbook (available through the main office).
7Hos/Sal
Advanced Chemistry Externals
Scott Franklin
Preparation class for NCEA level 3 Chemistry external examinations.
8CHE
Election 2011
Pete Brailsford
"2011 is an election year! Come and find out what all the fuss is about, how they do it and what it all means in the big scheme of things. What are political parties and what are their policies? Want to form your own party and go to the hustings? Come and try to form your own government or coalition. "
45HOL
Emma Barrett
"This course focus is fitness. Students will measure a range of fitness components from flexiblilty, speed to cardiorespiratory fitness. Then input data into a computer programme that rates your fitness strengths to different sports. You will try out a range of different ways to work on different fitness components. There will be a small cost of $10 per person (this is to attend a spin biking session at the gym). Could have the opportunity to gain some level one credits."
456PED
Writing Skills
George Mackenzie
"This is and oportunity to improve your basick writting skills. this includes speling, grammer, and punctuashun, structure in writing.
So if your writing is something like this...
No credits are offered with this course."
45ENG
Studying Poetry
Nathan
"In this course you will study some amazing poetry. You will gain an understanding of basic language techniques, practice expressing your understanding of poetry, and use poetic techniques to write your own poem(s). "
45ENG
UPT Digital Games and Software Development
Renea Mackie
"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).""
45ICTRB
Español
Tracey
Continues for students who have committed to previous Spanish language and culture courses this year. No beginners por favor.
56SPA
Folio completion and sticking down of final works
Holly
"This projects success is dependant on the previous study you have established for part six in 3.2. 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 are a regular studio practice and will give you confidence. The final layout and sticking down of work to complete your folio will be done in the first two weeks of term 4.1. Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion.Homework: 2 -3 hours per week minimumYou 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. Double sided tape.Achievement Standards available on completion :Level one: Internal credits 5, Folio = 12 creditsLevel two: Internal credits 6, Folio =12 credits"
67ART
externals: maths
john irving
"level 1 exam prep : graphs, trig + geometry, probability"
6MAT
NUMERACY
LOUW
"This course is for Y11,12 or 13 students ONLY.
To be eligible to attend you must be at risk of not attaining Level 1 Numeracy.
Some students may be directed by their LA to attend.
A calculator is essential."
6NUMb
Contructathon
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 seating.
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. "
6TEC
"Independent English Support "
Braden / Andrew
"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 talk with Andrew or Braden.
78ENG
More Fun Than Herpes
Frances Martin
"This course will be ICL style health related things for students working at any level. Students will be able to complete internal assessments, study for external exams or join health related discussion groups. There’ll be no particular theme, and there won’t be any explicit ‘teaching’... but this doesn’t mean that you won’t learn anything. You’ll be expected to set your own goals and you might have to work hard. Ew, scary! (But not as scary as the continuing high rate of HIV transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa)."
78HEA
Music Theory
Matt
"In this block we will be focusing on preparing for external exams, with an emphasis on level 2/3 music theory. We will be looking at advanced chord recognition, score analysis and ear training. "
78MUS (music room)
Psychology
Allan
Learn how to train your dog. Operant and classical conditioning
78Psy
Cook till you drop
Sally Hall
Learn new skills for top level cooking and service in the food industry. This is an NCEA Level 2 course combining practices and industry.Cost is $20.00 for the cooking ingredients and an additional $25.00 for the purchase of a workbook (available through the main office).
7Hos/Sal
Advanced Chemistry Externals
Scott Franklin
Preparation class for NCEA level 3 Chemistry external examinations.
8CHE
Election 2011
Pete Brailsford
"2011 is an election year! Come and find out what all the fuss is about, how they do it and what it all means in the big scheme of things. What are political parties and what are their policies? Want to form your own party and go to the hustings? Come and try to form your own government or coalition. "
45HOL
Purple 4.1Hide
Percussion Ensemble
Matt
"In this class we will be putting together a percussion group. We will be looking at techniques for playing and writing for a range of percussion instruments, as well as working on reading at writing using percussion notation and performance directions."
45MUS (smile 2)
"Paste, Posters, Pens and Prints"
Frances Martin
"In this course we’ll be mucking around with static images. It’ll be creative, hands-on and messy. You’ll learn about composition, contrast, colour, collage and other things that might seem as though they belong in an art class but I’ll tell you all about how they relate to english. Students will have to opportunity to do the level 1 static image assessment if they’re working at this level."
456ENG
"Project Kiwi, Kea or Korora CONTINUED"
KJ Davie and Fiona Harman
"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. "
456SCI
Foundation art Pare design
Holly
This course is a continuation of 3.2 where we started designing and constructing a paper mache door surround for the Maori room in the SMILE community. Its recommended that students attending this course have completed the first stage in 3.2.
45ART
Geography Skills
Tracey
An opportunity to continue to explore Geographic skills and concepts for students who would like to continue to do so :-)
45GEOG
4Math - number
Sonrisa
"More foundation maths for those that need it. We are going to be looking at doing number skills with fractions, decimals, percentages, inequalities and more and more maths stuff. No credits to be found here, just good skills to help you get credits in the next year or two."
4MAT
External Prep
Megan
Support to prepare for externals in Drama and Dance.
678Dram Dan
French
Maggie Dickison
"FRIDAYS ONLY
Support for the external assessments for NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 French.
Please email me to discuss further."
678FRE
L 1 NCEA English - Create A Visual Text
Braden
"This course supports students requiring assistance with NCEA English at level one through creating a visual text worth 3 credits.
Students may choose posters, presentations, or billboards to communicate a message of their choice.
Extension work available might be Level One Presentations which are also 3 credits, and may choose this option upon demonstration of their abilities producing visual texts"
6ENG
Architecture
Jared
This course focuses on developing skills in Architectural design drawing and thinking. Students will be using digital and manual drawing approaches to draw in 2D and 3D.
6GRA
Spanish Civil War
Richard McCance
"An introduction to this important war. This unit will focus on the historic forces aligned against each other on the Nationalist and Republican sides with particular attention to New Zealanders involvement. History, English, Spanish integrated unit."
6HIS
Simple and delicious recipes
Sally Hall
"This course will focus on sharing our passion for good food with a few ingredients and how it doesn't have to be difficult. The recipes will range from breakfast, Lunch, Baking and Desserts. Course costs are $20.00 and lots of enthusiasm!"
6Hos/Sally (b)
NUMERACY
LOUW
"This course is for Y11,12 or 13 students ONLY.
To be eligible to attend you must be at risk of not attaining Level 1 Numeracy.
Some students may be directed by their LA to attend.
A calculator is essential."
6NUM
Science Exam Preparations
Scott Franklin
"This class will be for students who are enrolled in the NCEA Level 1 Chemistry (Acids+Bases), Biology (Genetics) or Physics (Mechanics) exams coming up in November. If this is you - come join in on the class. We will look at some key aspects to examinations, how to answer up to Merit+Excellence level, how to design a study timetable, how to study and prepare for your exams, and key summaries for each of the different exam papers."
6SCI
Rugby World Cup 2011
Emma Barrett
We are looking at the effect of the Rugby World Cup and the impact on your self and society. Can earn 3 credits in this course. Students can also use this time to catch up on other PE standards that they are still completing this year.
78PED
Philosophical Analysis : How to Read and Write Philosophy
Brent Silby
"3 hours per week, 4 weeks
We will conclude our reading and writing of Philosophy. This is an opportunity for students to write new articles for our Philosophy website, continue reading in areas of interest, and complete any assessments. This course is good preparation for University study."
78PHL
7 english
Andrew
7ENG continuing Shakespeare's Sonnets for Externals. This is the quickest route to gaining 3 level 3 English credits.
7ENG
Biology L3 revision
Miriam
"Revision for Genetics, Evolution and Human Evolution exams. Create a revision plan, summarise all the information needed for an exam on a single sheet of paper, understand exam questions and write exam answers. We will look at past exam papers and answer lots of questions so you can answer everything that can be asked!"
8BIO
multi media: developing art work
Sue
We will develop a brief as a class after experimenting with a range of materials.Options for starting could be a photographic collage and then drawng over the top and rephotographing. Outputs could be zines.... You help decide what we will do.
456ART
Matt
"In this class we will be putting together a percussion group. We will be looking at techniques for playing and writing for a range of percussion instruments, as well as working on reading at writing using percussion notation and performance directions."
45MUS (smile 2)
"Paste, Posters, Pens and Prints"
Frances Martin
"In this course we’ll be mucking around with static images. It’ll be creative, hands-on and messy. You’ll learn about composition, contrast, colour, collage and other things that might seem as though they belong in an art class but I’ll tell you all about how they relate to english. Students will have to opportunity to do the level 1 static image assessment if they’re working at this level."
456ENG
"Project Kiwi, Kea or Korora CONTINUED"
KJ Davie and Fiona Harman
"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. "
456SCI
Foundation art Pare design
Holly
This course is a continuation of 3.2 where we started designing and constructing a paper mache door surround for the Maori room in the SMILE community. Its recommended that students attending this course have completed the first stage in 3.2.
45ART
Geography Skills
Tracey
An opportunity to continue to explore Geographic skills and concepts for students who would like to continue to do so :-)
45GEOG
4Math - number
Sonrisa
"More foundation maths for those that need it. We are going to be looking at doing number skills with fractions, decimals, percentages, inequalities and more and more maths stuff. No credits to be found here, just good skills to help you get credits in the next year or two."
4MAT
External Prep
Megan
Support to prepare for externals in Drama and Dance.
678Dram Dan
French
Maggie Dickison
"FRIDAYS ONLY
Support for the external assessments for NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 French.
Please email me to discuss further."
678FRE
L 1 NCEA English - Create A Visual Text
Braden
"This course supports students requiring assistance with NCEA English at level one through creating a visual text worth 3 credits.
Students may choose posters, presentations, or billboards to communicate a message of their choice.
Extension work available might be Level One Presentations which are also 3 credits, and may choose this option upon demonstration of their abilities producing visual texts"
6ENG
Architecture
Jared
This course focuses on developing skills in Architectural design drawing and thinking. Students will be using digital and manual drawing approaches to draw in 2D and 3D.
6GRA
Spanish Civil War
Richard McCance
"An introduction to this important war. This unit will focus on the historic forces aligned against each other on the Nationalist and Republican sides with particular attention to New Zealanders involvement. History, English, Spanish integrated unit."
6HIS
Simple and delicious recipes
Sally Hall
"This course will focus on sharing our passion for good food with a few ingredients and how it doesn't have to be difficult. The recipes will range from breakfast, Lunch, Baking and Desserts. Course costs are $20.00 and lots of enthusiasm!"
6Hos/Sally (b)
NUMERACY
LOUW
"This course is for Y11,12 or 13 students ONLY.
To be eligible to attend you must be at risk of not attaining Level 1 Numeracy.
Some students may be directed by their LA to attend.
A calculator is essential."
6NUM
Science Exam Preparations
Scott Franklin
"This class will be for students who are enrolled in the NCEA Level 1 Chemistry (Acids+Bases), Biology (Genetics) or Physics (Mechanics) exams coming up in November. If this is you - come join in on the class. We will look at some key aspects to examinations, how to answer up to Merit+Excellence level, how to design a study timetable, how to study and prepare for your exams, and key summaries for each of the different exam papers."
6SCI
Rugby World Cup 2011
Emma Barrett
We are looking at the effect of the Rugby World Cup and the impact on your self and society. Can earn 3 credits in this course. Students can also use this time to catch up on other PE standards that they are still completing this year.
78PED
Philosophical Analysis : How to Read and Write Philosophy
Brent Silby
"3 hours per week, 4 weeks
We will conclude our reading and writing of Philosophy. This is an opportunity for students to write new articles for our Philosophy website, continue reading in areas of interest, and complete any assessments. This course is good preparation for University study."
78PHL
7 english
Andrew
7ENG continuing Shakespeare's Sonnets for Externals. This is the quickest route to gaining 3 level 3 English credits.
7ENG
Biology L3 revision
Miriam
"Revision for Genetics, Evolution and Human Evolution exams. Create a revision plan, summarise all the information needed for an exam on a single sheet of paper, understand exam questions and write exam answers. We will look at past exam papers and answer lots of questions so you can answer everything that can be asked!"
8BIO
multi media: developing art work
Sue
We will develop a brief as a class after experimenting with a range of materials.Options for starting could be a photographic collage and then drawng over the top and rephotographing. Outputs could be zines.... You help decide what we will do.
456ART
Pink 4.1Hide
Self-Directed English Studies
Nathan
"Self-Directed English Studies 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."
45ENGa
UPT Digital Presents: KONTAIN KLASS
Renea Mackie
"""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."" "
45ICTRA
"""Otautahi"""
Detroit
"Come along and explore the history of our beautiful city. We will explore the naming of Otautahi, visit the local Pa around the city, identify famous Maori leaders in Waitaha, walk the land and hear about intertribal warfare. There is some much knowledge about our place we are living in, during this class you will develop a presentation to share with your peers and whanau, about the knowledge you discover."
45Mao
Independent Philosophical Exploration
Kyle & Tracey
"This will be a full term independent philosophical exploration supported by both Tracey and Kyle. You with either work individually or in small groups to explore a specific area of philosophy that you find interesting or fascinating and want to know more about. By looking at written texts, films, philosophers themselves, as well as through discussion, and written responses, you will create a portfolio of philosophical awesomeness on an area of your choosing. Possible branches of philosophy to explore could be: ethics, logic, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of art, etc."
45PHL
Science Investigations
Scott
Interested in learning what it is like to do an investigation in science? Come along and do a practical chemistry, biology and physics investigation and learn how we plan out science investigations, come up with a theory of what will happen, write up our results, and make conclusions at the end. Students will have the option to continue on with a science investigation of their own during 4.2 if they wish.
45SCI
Design Phenomenon - Folios
Jared
The final few weeks of this course leads students into submitting their year's body of work. Students will be working to layout their work and prepare their folio for sending off to NZQA. This class will also be appropriate for students who need to complete internal standards.
678ARD
Studying Sux
Frances Martin
"(Oh look, I used colloquial language and alliteration in my course title to capture your attention. Yay me). This is a study class designed for level 1 english students studying for english external exams or who have outstanding level 1 english work from throughout the year that they’d like to complete. Work for this course will be designed to meet individual needs but ideally you’ll collaborate with other students who are working on similar things. I’ll provide you with one on one support and loads of meaningful feedback."
6ENG
Cooking in 50 minutes
Sally Hall
Experiment with cooking Vegetarian food / Gluten free options and learn how to cook a range of tasty low budget meals for your friends while completing a Unit Standard in Hospitality and create your own personalized recipe book. Course costs are $20.00 - for the five week block.
6Hos/Sally (a)
Science L1 revision
Miriam
"Revision for L1 Science exams Microbes, Genetics, Acids and Bases, and Force and Motion. Find out how to create a revision plan, how to summarise all the information needed for an exam on a single sheet of paper, understand exam questions and write exam answers. We will look at past exam papers and answer lots of questions so you can answer everything that can be asked!"
6SCI
Folio completion and sticking down of final works
Holly
This projects success is dependant on the previous study you have established for part six in 3.2. 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 are a regular studio practice and will give you confidence. The final layout and sticking down of work to complete your folio will be done in the first two weeks of term 4.1. Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion. Homework: 2 -3 hours per week minimumYou 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. Double sided tape.Achievement Standards available on completion and are internally assessedFolios = 12 credits:2ARD DesignAS90235 12 credits or2ARP Painting AS90479 12 credits3ARD DesignAS90517 14 credits or3ARP PaintingAS90667 14 credits
78ART
Psychology
Allan
Learn how to train your dog. Operant and classical conditioning
78Psyc
Math revision
Derek
Revision for exams
7MAT
78 Physics
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."
7PHY
8 english
Andrew
ENG continuing Brave New World for Externals. Read and view some dystopian texts and if you are not too depressed by that there are 3 credits going begging for Level 3 English
8ENG
Tramping
Pete Brailsford
"This course is an opportunity to experience and develop tramping skills with two day tramps and then culminate in a three days trip (Wed 30th Nov- Fri 2nd Dec) on the Mt Somers Walkway in 4.2 Multi level assessments will occur on this trip. There are special conditions for the US 428 assessment, see Pete first if you wish to do this.
Unit 425: Experience Day Tramp (Level 2 )3 credits*
Unit 428: Demonstrate on-track tramping skills for multi-night tramping
(Level 3)14 credits
Entry: Prerequisites: Unit 431, Navigate in good visibility on land, and Unit 20159, Access and compare weather information for outdoor recreation; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Approximate Cost : $65 tbc"
78OUT
Nathan
"Self-Directed English Studies 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."
45ENGa
UPT Digital Presents: KONTAIN KLASS
Renea Mackie
"""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."" "
45ICTRA
"""Otautahi"""
Detroit
"Come along and explore the history of our beautiful city. We will explore the naming of Otautahi, visit the local Pa around the city, identify famous Maori leaders in Waitaha, walk the land and hear about intertribal warfare. There is some much knowledge about our place we are living in, during this class you will develop a presentation to share with your peers and whanau, about the knowledge you discover."
45Mao
Independent Philosophical Exploration
Kyle & Tracey
"This will be a full term independent philosophical exploration supported by both Tracey and Kyle. You with either work individually or in small groups to explore a specific area of philosophy that you find interesting or fascinating and want to know more about. By looking at written texts, films, philosophers themselves, as well as through discussion, and written responses, you will create a portfolio of philosophical awesomeness on an area of your choosing. Possible branches of philosophy to explore could be: ethics, logic, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of art, etc."
45PHL
Science Investigations
Scott
Interested in learning what it is like to do an investigation in science? Come along and do a practical chemistry, biology and physics investigation and learn how we plan out science investigations, come up with a theory of what will happen, write up our results, and make conclusions at the end. Students will have the option to continue on with a science investigation of their own during 4.2 if they wish.
45SCI
Design Phenomenon - Folios
Jared
The final few weeks of this course leads students into submitting their year's body of work. Students will be working to layout their work and prepare their folio for sending off to NZQA. This class will also be appropriate for students who need to complete internal standards.
678ARD
Studying Sux
Frances Martin
"(Oh look, I used colloquial language and alliteration in my course title to capture your attention. Yay me). This is a study class designed for level 1 english students studying for english external exams or who have outstanding level 1 english work from throughout the year that they’d like to complete. Work for this course will be designed to meet individual needs but ideally you’ll collaborate with other students who are working on similar things. I’ll provide you with one on one support and loads of meaningful feedback."
6ENG
Cooking in 50 minutes
Sally Hall
Experiment with cooking Vegetarian food / Gluten free options and learn how to cook a range of tasty low budget meals for your friends while completing a Unit Standard in Hospitality and create your own personalized recipe book. Course costs are $20.00 - for the five week block.
6Hos/Sally (a)
Science L1 revision
Miriam
"Revision for L1 Science exams Microbes, Genetics, Acids and Bases, and Force and Motion. Find out how to create a revision plan, how to summarise all the information needed for an exam on a single sheet of paper, understand exam questions and write exam answers. We will look at past exam papers and answer lots of questions so you can answer everything that can be asked!"
6SCI
Folio completion and sticking down of final works
Holly
This projects success is dependant on the previous study you have established for part six in 3.2. 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 are a regular studio practice and will give you confidence. The final layout and sticking down of work to complete your folio will be done in the first two weeks of term 4.1. Meeting deadlines is very important for course completion. Homework: 2 -3 hours per week minimumYou 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. Double sided tape.Achievement Standards available on completion and are internally assessedFolios = 12 credits:2ARD DesignAS90235 12 credits or2ARP Painting AS90479 12 credits3ARD DesignAS90517 14 credits or3ARP PaintingAS90667 14 credits
78ART
Psychology
Allan
Learn how to train your dog. Operant and classical conditioning
78Psyc
Math revision
Derek
Revision for exams
7MAT
78 Physics
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."
7PHY
8 english
Andrew
ENG continuing Brave New World for Externals. Read and view some dystopian texts and if you are not too depressed by that there are 3 credits going begging for Level 3 English
8ENG
Tramping
Pete Brailsford
"This course is an opportunity to experience and develop tramping skills with two day tramps and then culminate in a three days trip (Wed 30th Nov- Fri 2nd Dec) on the Mt Somers Walkway in 4.2 Multi level assessments will occur on this trip. There are special conditions for the US 428 assessment, see Pete first if you wish to do this.
Unit 425: Experience Day Tramp (Level 2 )3 credits*
Unit 428: Demonstrate on-track tramping skills for multi-night tramping
(Level 3)14 credits
Entry: Prerequisites: Unit 431, Navigate in good visibility on land, and Unit 20159, Access and compare weather information for outdoor recreation; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Approximate Cost : $65 tbc"
78OUT
Red 4.1Hide
Yellow 4.1Hide
Grey 4.1Hide
Youtube dance
Megan
Just for fun let's work in groups to find our favorite youtube dance clips. Then let's learn the choreography and dance up a storm.
45Dan
Creating Online CV's
Mel
What makes a great CV? How do you make YOUR CV stand out from the rest? Together we'll work on creating online CV's that are innovative and interesting! Bring your laptop and see you there.
45ICTa
foundation science
john irving
science
45SCI
Weapons of NO Destruction
Jared
In this course we will use practical means to explore and examine the technology behind some early forms of weaponry. Students will be presented with a range of learning challenges and will have the opportunity to plan an inquiry project.
45TEC
Understanding Finance
George Mackenzie
"This course is designed to help you become more financially literate. Topics will be determined by student interest but may include financing for your first car; credit cards; insurance; opening a bank account; tax; investment and Kiwi Saver.
Business and economics credits will be available. Students will plan their own programme to achieve these with individual support and tuition from the LA."
678ECO
Getting from A to B
KJ Davie
This is a 3 week intensive course for students entered for the Geographic Skills external assessment. What do you need to know? what do you still need to learn? Alternatively this could be time for supported ICL for those who are still to complete any overdue geography internals.
678Geog
"""Te Hokowhitu a Tu"""
detroit
"This class is focussed at external exams, preparing students in level one, two and three Maori for both panui and tuhituhi. We will be learning about Te Hokowhitu a Tu, the Maori Battalion as a topic to develop reading and writing skills. This block is also the last chance for students to sit any internals for 2011. This course will involve some individual study and hopefully some learning with conjunction with Hillmorton High school."
678Mao
Economics Externals
Maggie Dickison
Preparation for the External Economics assessments. We'll try to have some fun along the way.
6ECO
Jazz Band
Matt
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.
6MUS(music room)
creative writing
KylW
"This class will support creative writing. There will be no credits offered, but this will be a good opportunity to hone your writing skills by sharing work with others and myself for feedback and support."
78ENG
Make you think sessions
Richard McCance
This course is suitable for students preparing to sit external exams in history at Level 7 and 8 as well as those interested in studying topics significant to New Zealand’s History. Each week we will investigate a new topic to discover the causes/consequences/explanations of important events or ideas.
78HIS
Sociology
Allan
Knowledge. Why do we pay for it and how does it shape our social identity?
78Soc
My Wedding and Other Secrets
Braden / Andrew
"Preparing students for level 2 exams in visual text.
Students studied the film My Wedding and other Secrets by Roseanne Liang in term 3. If you have a film you are working on and require more support please enroll."
7ENG
8 Physics
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."
78PHY
Art out there
Sue
"Don't starve in a garret or wait until you are dead- instead try four different ways of starting art works. Photograph a journey, make a Dada poem and other random acts of art, art of your dreams( drawing from the subconscious), and Einstein and cubism. You will need a visual diary and 2b pencils."
456ART
Megan
Just for fun let's work in groups to find our favorite youtube dance clips. Then let's learn the choreography and dance up a storm.
45Dan
Creating Online CV's
Mel
What makes a great CV? How do you make YOUR CV stand out from the rest? Together we'll work on creating online CV's that are innovative and interesting! Bring your laptop and see you there.
45ICTa
foundation science
john irving
science
45SCI
Weapons of NO Destruction
Jared
In this course we will use practical means to explore and examine the technology behind some early forms of weaponry. Students will be presented with a range of learning challenges and will have the opportunity to plan an inquiry project.
45TEC
Understanding Finance
George Mackenzie
"This course is designed to help you become more financially literate. Topics will be determined by student interest but may include financing for your first car; credit cards; insurance; opening a bank account; tax; investment and Kiwi Saver.
Business and economics credits will be available. Students will plan their own programme to achieve these with individual support and tuition from the LA."
678ECO
Getting from A to B
KJ Davie
This is a 3 week intensive course for students entered for the Geographic Skills external assessment. What do you need to know? what do you still need to learn? Alternatively this could be time for supported ICL for those who are still to complete any overdue geography internals.
678Geog
"""Te Hokowhitu a Tu"""
detroit
"This class is focussed at external exams, preparing students in level one, two and three Maori for both panui and tuhituhi. We will be learning about Te Hokowhitu a Tu, the Maori Battalion as a topic to develop reading and writing skills. This block is also the last chance for students to sit any internals for 2011. This course will involve some individual study and hopefully some learning with conjunction with Hillmorton High school."
678Mao
Economics Externals
Maggie Dickison
Preparation for the External Economics assessments. We'll try to have some fun along the way.
6ECO
Jazz Band
Matt
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.
6MUS(music room)
creative writing
KylW
"This class will support creative writing. There will be no credits offered, but this will be a good opportunity to hone your writing skills by sharing work with others and myself for feedback and support."
78ENG
Make you think sessions
Richard McCance
This course is suitable for students preparing to sit external exams in history at Level 7 and 8 as well as those interested in studying topics significant to New Zealand’s History. Each week we will investigate a new topic to discover the causes/consequences/explanations of important events or ideas.
78HIS
Sociology
Allan
Knowledge. Why do we pay for it and how does it shape our social identity?
78Soc
My Wedding and Other Secrets
Braden / Andrew
"Preparing students for level 2 exams in visual text.
Students studied the film My Wedding and other Secrets by Roseanne Liang in term 3. If you have a film you are working on and require more support please enroll."
7ENG
8 Physics
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."
78PHY
Art out there
Sue
"Don't starve in a garret or wait until you are dead- instead try four different ways of starting art works. Photograph a journey, make a Dada poem and other random acts of art, art of your dreams( drawing from the subconscious), and Einstein and cubism. You will need a visual diary and 2b pencils."
456ART
Sport 4.1Hide
Sport
Frisbee onsite
Tennis at halswell
Speedminton onsite
Swimming onsite
Touch onsite
Walking around showgrounds
Volleyball onsite
Skateboarding/Rollerblading at Washington
Dodgeball in the gym
Yoga onsite
Frisbee onsite
Tennis at halswell
Speedminton onsite
Swimming onsite
Touch onsite
Walking around showgrounds
Volleyball onsite
Skateboarding/Rollerblading at Washington
Dodgeball in the gym
Yoga onsite
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Cafe
George Mackenzie
"This course offers students the opportunity to develop various business and work related skills by being a part of the onsite cafe 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 restricted.
It is expected that this course will run until the end of the year.
Levels 1 and 2 business credits available"
67Ent
Aspire
Blair and 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.
456HOL
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
George Mackenzie
"This course offers students the opportunity to develop various business and work related skills by being a part of the onsite cafe 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 restricted.
It is expected that this course will run until the end of the year.
Levels 1 and 2 business credits available"
67Ent
Aspire
Blair and 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.
456HOL
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