ALL DAY

Frances Martin
"This is just another opportunity to do something creative and crafty. We'll collage cut paste doodle and produce something cute to give to people for christmas."
25th

Constructables
Jared
"During this course we'll be making stuff, designing stuff, innovating and testing stuff. Its going to be fun, creative and practical. Bring your own ideas for what you could do, or choose from a bunch of learning challenges."
25th

Project Weta
KJ Davie and Sue
"Come on a 2 day tramp to Woolshed Creek hut, Mt Sommers, where we will be helping a parent Maire with her Weta research. A rare little known weta lives on some rocky outcrop, but how rare is it? - we don't know, nor what it feeds on, or what it's predators are. We will help Marie for a couple of days to piece together some of the answers to these questions, a chance to see a real life scientist at work in the field. Costs to be determined - transport, food and hut costs, permissions forms need to be collected from KJ. "
30th & 1st

"Going, going, gone",
KJ Davie and Fiona Harman
"Come spend a day at Arana Park learning about endangered species and the zoo's role in conservation. We have also booked for the Lion Encounter too, to see them up close and personal. There is a cost of $37.50 for this trip numbers are limited so please let KJ know if you are interested. "
24th

Castle Hill and Cave Stream
Miriam & Derek
"Day trip to Castle Hill for bouldering and Cave Stream for the fun challenge of a cold, dark, wet walk!
For bouldering you will need sunhats and suncream, well fitting trainers or climbing shoes and comfortable clothes. For Cave Stream you will need a head torch and spare batteries, gumboots/old trainers/walking boots and polypros/fleece clothing - please see Miriam to check clothing requirements if in any doubt (she might have a couple of spare items to borrow).
Costs will be for transport and are expected to be around $12. You will need a signed parent permission form and payment at least a week before the trip, and water and lunch."
29th

Junior Production
"Nathan, Oli and Megan"
"Please note these important rehearsal times in your diary:
14 Nov - 25 Nov:
Mondays 1pm-3pm
Wednesdays 1pm -3pm
Fridays 1pm- 3pm
Friday 28 Nov - Fri 2 Dec: WEEK LONG INTENSIVE from 9am - 3pm each day.
Performances:
Monday 5 Dec - Matinee for D1 at 1pm in the gym (9am call time for cast and crew).
Tuesday 6 December - Matinee for UPT at 1pm in the gym (9am call time for cast and crew). Evening performance in gym at 7.30pm (5.30 call time for cast and crew)."
from 21st till 6th

How to use a Pizza Oven
Pete and Blair
Come and learn how to use a Pizza Oven. What are all the possible things that you could cook in a Pizza Oven.
22nd

UPT Digital Enterprise
RenM
"After a highly successful year, UPT Digital is heading into its busiest and most demanding phase ever! With the help of one of New Zealand's leading IT-savvy business consultants (Brett Roberts, BusinessIQ, Auckland) we're takin' IT to the world!
Our focus for the rest of this year will be working with industry allies and mentors to create our package, including our collaborative web portal (ASP.NET, Windows Azure), UXD, app development (Silverlight), writing programming tutorials and documentation, and researching and planning design related courses and career pathways.
We'll also take some time out to create a few fun apps and games."
every Monday and Friday

Limestone Philosophy
Tracey
"Limestone is millions of years old, consists mainly of the bones and shells of tiny, ancient marine fossils and is an excellent stone for beginning stone sculptors.
Explore your creativity, chisel in hand, as you ponder the deep and meaningful philosophical questions that come to mind.
Stone carving and philosophy - if that sounds like a cool way to spend the day, come along and join us :-)
Note: this can be dusty work. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes (no sandals, thanks). Tools and stone provided. We will be outside so a sunhat and sunscreen are recommended."
"21st 23rd and 28th"

Pet Day
"Nele "
"We are having a pet day! This going to be a really awesome fun filled day owner pet bonding time. There will be lots of fun competitions including an owner pet lookalike contest, agility, obedience and lots more! So come along and enjoy! Please note you are not allowed to bring some animals like cats, underwater animals, horses or creepy crawlies."
7th

Central City Explore!
Tracey
"Let's spend a day back enjoying the central city. Still so much to see and do: Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park, Canterbury Museum, ""Container City"".
You will need bus fare/metro card, good walking shoes, water bottle and appropriate clothing to suit weather conditions. We will be heading into town whatever the weather so be prepared :-)"
2nd

English Assessment Workshop
Andrew Braden
"These workshops are your final chances to produce writing for assessment for 2011. This includes formal and creative writing, theme study reports and research reports. Support is also on hand to help you with your English queries and any further outstanding credit opportunities."
23rd and 30th

Morning and Afternoon (AM and PM)

Acoustic Performance Evening Soundcheck
Braden Matt
Please register your interest in performing and turn up at the gym on time for rehearsals.
5th

She Bangs the Drums 4
Braden Matt
Please register as a band or DJ with Braden or Adam and be ready to soundcheck on time. We will contact you for a line-up and gearlist
7th

Fashion show and Arts Week
"Braden Kelly "
"Join us to stage the second UPT fashion show in collaboration with Discovery One, and help to organise Arts Week.
We will be holding Acoustic Performance Evenings and She Bangs The Drums 4 - come and join in and make it happen."
"8 classes week one & two 4th for the show"

DJ-ing
Brent Silby
"Thursdays 10:15 - 11:15am Learn how to DJ with Maestro B (PulzarFM / Club22 / Audiodreams) and Anikin (White Elephant)"
Thursday mornings

Sink or swim
Detroit George
"Students will need to bring their own togs and towel, then either sink or swim once a week in the Halswell swimming pool. The time is yet to be confirmed but the pool looks to be free 10am-12 every tuesday for the rest of the year. Students can also come along to learn skills to improve their swimming strokes."
tuesdays mornings

Clay Target Shooting
Emma Barrett
Learn how to use a shot gun in Waihora. The cost is $30 per student. You get to aim and flying clay birds. Really cheap as the bullets etc are all included in the cost.
7th

Paddle boarding
Emma Barrett
"There will be a cost for this around $10 for half day paddle boarding, plus money for transport. will be held at Governers bay or Pegasus Bay to be advised. "
6th

Sex. Yuck.
Frances Martin
"This course is designed to answer all of your questions relating to relationships, sex, contraception, sexuality and so on. It'll also be an introduction to health issues and the kinds of things that are covered in health at level 6 and above. This course will run twice, but you should only take it once. If you're unsure if this course is right for you, please consult me or your HBLA. "
23rd and 7th

Dream Room
Frances Martin
"How much time do you waste fantasizing about your dream bedroom? In this course we'll cover some basic interior design concepts collect images of our ideals, discuss how to create something spectacular with no $$$ and we'll create models of our dream rooms."
22nd and 6th

Writers on Film
Frances Martin
"For this course we'll view and discuss films about writers. Ideally, such films will inspire us to do more writing ourselves. This year I'd like to watch Freedom Writers and Finding Forrester, but I could be persuaded to watch something else. "
25th and 8th

Books and Stuff
Frances Martin
"This course is basically designed to encourage you to read over the summer holidays. We'll discuss your favourite books, recommend books to other people and we might even visit a library or we'll sit under a tree and share stories."
24th

How To Be A Poet
Frances Martin
"This is a course is an introduction to poetry, poets and poetic language. We'll read, write and discuss some things and I'll bully you into thinking that it's cool."
5th

Imagine and draw
Holly
"This is drawing class in any media…dry and wet....
We will work outside and inside. This is driven by what you want to draw and where you want to draw it. The outcome will be your own series of drawings. And remember that drawing is a process and not just picture making. This means that you can use 3D materials and construction as well. You are only limited by your own imaginations."
Monday afternoons

Pare Construction
Holly & Detroit
"This is a continuation for Pare Construction from 3.2 and 4.1.
We are finishing making a paper mache door surround for the Maori language room.
You don’t have to have been in the previous classes, just lend a hand in building something wonderful. Be part of making history and leaving something amazing when UPT finally moves on"
"Tuesday Wednesday Thursday afternoons"

Ancient History
Ino
"""What was here before Christchurch? Look at some ancient history."""
"28th 29th 5th 7th and 8th"

Life after maths
Ino
" "" Is there life after maths? We can work on some of those problems you had."" "
Monday and Wednesday afternoons

Attitude
James Beck
"teenage kicks from James the guy with attitude - great student feedback from past events"
7th morning or afternoon

3D - Introduction to Sculpture
Jared
Get your hands dirty and make some art. You will be making some site specific sculpture during this course. Suitable for total beginners as well as more experienced creative's.
"24th 29th 1st 6th "

Practical Applications of Geometry
John Adams
"Foundation Level Maths for 4.2
Practical Applications of Geometry
Maybe you've already done some measurement and geometry in maths but perhaps you're not sure what it's all for?
This course is an opportunity to expand your understanding and skills by looking at some practical uses of geometry. This would make great preparation for NCEA level one and beyond."
Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Post Graffiti - Art in the Urban World
John I and Jared
"Learn to use your hands and creativity to express your ideas and challenge other people's ideas. There will be opportunities to make stencils, wheatpastings and other forms of graffiti art."
"21st, 28th, 2nd, 5th"

Cafe/Barista
Kirsty George
"This is an opportunity to develop barista and service industry skills through working in our on site cafe. This learning will be supported by the LAs and senior students.
As a part of this we are hoping to run a BARISTA Course. This is approximately 10 hours and includes NCEA credits.
Numbers are likely to be limited."
every morning - choose your days

Forest Survivor
KJ Davie
"Lets go explore Spencer park we will identify organisms making their homes in the exotic forest environment and learn about safety in the outdoors, including how to build a shelter out of fallen
materials. Adventurous students will have the opportunity to try a squirmy huhu grub, learning the importance of using wild food fare for survival. "
28th

1940's tea party and exhibitions
KJ Davie
"A trip designed by KJ's homebase but all welcome, we will visit the Air Force Museum and check out their latest exhibition, unfortunately I think we have just missed the Anne Frank one, and then take part in a tea party in the 1940's war time family home. There is a cost of $14 dollars. "
5th

Garden party continued
KJ Davie and Frances Martin
"If outside is beckoning to you on these warm sunnies days, come play in the sun and help us create gardens around our UPT- Halswell site. There is talk of a flower herb garden, a strawberry patch, a stand of sunflowers, and a heritage vege section too. But we need some help, so when ever you have free time in 4.2, check in with KJ or Frances and join the garden party. "
"22nd 2nd 6th"

Fermenting Fizz
KJ Davie and Jamie Stevenson
"It's time for making summer drinks; ginger beer, elder flower cordial, rhubarb champagne (non alcoholic – of course) but have you ever wondered what makes things spontaneously bubble? We will make some different drinks and chat science. Please bring plastic bottles so you can bottle your fizz and take it home, There will be a small cost to cover ingredients. "
22nd and 2nd

Mini Outings
Kyle
"Lets go to Hagley Park and have a picnic and play Frisbee. Lets go to Ferrymead and get some new digs at the op-shop. Lets go check out some art and have a discussion about it. We can brainstorm other ideas too but lets do things that will allow you to meet some other 9s and 10s from other UPT communities."
23rd and 30th

CRAFTY CREATIONS
LOUW
"knit,crochet,embroider....your choice. This class is an opportunity to learn a new skill or practise a skill you already know. Some materials will be provided but if you already have a project bring that. The internet may give us ideas of different crafts to try."
Wednesday and Friday afternoons

GEOMETRY
LOUW
"Geometry is found everywhere - in art, architecture, engineering, robotics, nature, astronomy......
We will co construct a course to study what interests the group. It could be topics such as 3-D drawing, circle geometry, constructions etc. A sharp pencil, ruler and compass will be required."
Monday mornings

LEVEL1 NUMERACY
LOUW
"SENIORS ONLY - LAST,LAST LAST CHANCE to get those Level 1 unit standard maths credits for Numeracy and/or UE. These standards expire at the end of 2011 and cannot be mixed with the standards being introduced in 2012."
30th and 7th

French Support
Maggie
Support to students who joined my Foundation French class mid-year and therefore missed some learning. Also for those students who need a reminder of key vocabulary and grammar
"21st 24th 30th 6th"

Be an Entrepreneur
Maggie
Support and advice for those students who are interested in starting a business. We will also look at some famous entrepreneurs and find out why they were successful.
"23rd 25th 2nd 7th"

Internal English Assessments - NCEA L1
Maggie
The opportunity to resit the following English assessments:
"28th 29th 1st and 5th"

Percussion band
Matt
"We will be playing a range of music as part of a percussion orchestra. It will be awesome. Join this class if you like
1) Music
2) Hitting things with sticks"
"21st 24th 30th 6th"

NCEA PANIC!
Matt
"This class is for students who have negotiated extensions on their NCEA internal assessments or want help in continuing to prepare for external assessments."
"22nd 23rd 28th 30th "

Passing Wind!
Matt
"This is an instrument making class in which we will build and perform a range of wind instruments, based on Lyndsey Pollock's dsigns, and our own ideas."
"23rd, 29th, 1st, 8th"

Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Miriam
"DON'T PANIC! Grab a towel and off we go to explore the answers to life, the universe and everything, using the improbability drive to take us the the restaurant at the end of the universe, re-drawing Norway as we go.
We will join the original BBC TV Arthur Dent on his travels, and read the book as we go. You will learn some quaint english phrases, as used by Miriam (amongst others), as we review the film and the book and perhaps throw in a bit of trad literature study. "
Thursday mornings

Political Philosophy - Democracy
Nathan
"Do we have a moral duty to obey government laws even though we have never agreed to do so? If we have a government how should it be organised? Should it be democratic? What does it even mean to say that a government is democratic? Is there any reason for preferring rule by the people, to rule by an expert - a benevolent dictator? These are the question pursued in this course."
Wednesday and Friday mornings

This Little Piggy Went to Market
Nathan
"Capitalism is arguably the most successful economic arrangement in history. It is said to increase people’s standard of living, self-reliance, freedom, and autonomy. However, critics argue that it is an unfair system - one that creates an unequal distribution of wealth and power, and leads to alienation, exploitation, and inequality. In this class you will explore both sides of this debate and consider the alternatives to capitalism."
Tuesday mornings

Bread Baking
Pete and Sally
"Bread! the cornerstone of whole civilisations and societies. Have a go at making bread the traditional way right through to the wood fired oven. Ciabatta, Focaccia, Sour-dough, Pizza, Calzone, Baguettes, Croissants, Bagels, or Flat breads ..... Try your hand at making the perfect bread. You will need to bring your own ingredients and some basic implements. Details will be made available."
23rd and 30th

Futures Hui
"Pete, Kyle, Tracey",
,"The purpose of the hui is to provide a four day forum for interested students, staff, parents and BOT to have the opportunity to talk through future possibilities for UPT and develop practical solutions for our learning community. ""In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity"" Albert Einstein"
5th to 8th anytime daily

History of Trains
Richard McCance
"This course will involve investigating the development of the train as a form of transportation. Activities include: model train building, a visit to the Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers' miniature railway in Halswell Domain, viewing the classic film ""The General,"" and various research into all things train."
Tuesday afternoons

National Geographic
Richard McCance
This course will involve investigating the key ideas and topics associated with this organization. Literacy skills in research and presentation will be our main focus.
Monday mornings

get to know HRC
Richard McCance
"This class is designed to establish a good working relationship with Halswell Residential College. We will look at getting to know the staff, students and resources available to us as a shared campus."
"25th, 30th and 2nd"

Sex Smart
Robyn George
"Sex Smart is a computer based course for students to learn about sexuality either individually, as groups, or with their parents: at school or at home. Initial guidance through the course is offered and then follow-up support if needed."
"23rd, 24th, 30th 1st",

Ice - Cream
Sally Hall
We are designing/researching and making tasty and delicious Ice- cream. Perfect timing for the summer with low cost ideas to make summer treats to creates for your friends and whanau! Course costs: $15.00 please to help cover the food costs.
"22nd 29th and 30th"

XMAS GIFTS
SALLY HALL
"GIFTS AND TREATS With the festive season nearly here this class will focus on making Christmas treats and gifts to make for your whanau /family and friends e.g. colorful and tasty ginger bread people with M&M's, chocolate truffles, chutneys/relishes and jams and much more. Course costs: $15.00 to cover the basic food requirements."
"Monday and Friday mornings, and 28th pm"

Skateboarding for Beginners
Sally Redden/Anahera Matehe-Rangi
Have you ever wanted to skateboard but didn't know where to start? This is the course for you. All welcome...girls and guys.Come along and learn the basics. Bring your own skateboard if you have one or hire one from School.
"21st 7th and 8th"

Science Projects Support
Scott Franklin
"This class will require work at home. Come to class with a brainstorm of possible experiments/investigations you might like to carry out and we can take it from there.
Week 1 will be around planning, designing, and organising your investigation. You will then need to set aside time to do your experiments at home/school and come to class with the results the following week.
Week 2 will be focused on identifying where you are at with your experiments and giving support if needed and organising your results for your final report.
Week 3 will be focused on finishing off and reflecting on your completed projects."
25th

Playing with Senses
Scott Franklin
Come along and find out what it is like to mess with your senses. Did you know that humans actually have got 9 senses?
29th

Science of Fire
Scott Franklin
"Fire, a powerful force of nature. But what ""is"" fire? What is smoke? Why do different fires burn with different colours and give off different types of smoke? What is combustion? What is the different between incomplete and complete combustion? Come along if you feel like finding out more about this interesting aspect of our world."
30th

"Food, Diet and Exercises"
Scott Franklin
"This course aims to give you an introductory understanding of food, your diets, food energy, macro and micro nutrients, and different forms of exercise and how it all works in our bodies. Why are some foods ""good"" for us while others are ""bad""? Did you know you would have to run for over 2 hours just to wear off all the sugar in a 1.5L bottle of coke?"
Tuesday morninigs

Gutbuster Challenge
Scott Franklin
"Can you keep up? This block is all about learning a bit about exercise science and challenging yourself to compete in a full on exercise challenge.
Week 1 - you will get to see the plan, we will discuss diets/sleep patterns, cover basic exercise nutrition, the science which goes on inside us when we exercise, and get prepared for the challenge.
Week 2 will be the challenge - you will do running, sprinting, push ups, sit ups, burpies, and more. Burn some energy and see if you can survive till the end. Perseverance will be key. Push yourself to your limits!
What do you need?: Drink bottles, sports shoes, loose shorts/singlet/tshirt, and yourself!"
24th and 1st

Food Chemistry Fun
Scott Franklin
"Food is chemistry! And it can be fun - so lets look at different aspects of the chemistry of food. Experiments will include - effects of acid on apple browning, candy chromatography, colour changing anthocyanins, jelly chemistry, non-newtonian oobleck, hokey-pokey, icecream in a bag, liquid nitrogen icecream, explosion of diet coke, acid coagulation of milk, and the carbonation of fruit."
fridays

Death by Pilates
Sonrisa
"So you think you're strong eh? Well you may very well be strong but even if you are not come join me for a session of Pilates. I am tempted to go hard out for the full two hours, but we might all die, so some of the time will be spent stretching and talking about posture and anatomy. (If you don't know what Pilates is look it up, but also know this, its even harder than is sounds.) Wear: comfortable clothes, preferably not short shorts as everyone will be able to see your ____.
Bring: a yoga mat if you have one, but not required.
water bottle, filled with water, and a snack if you like."
Monday and Thursday afternoons

Doco Grab Bag
Sonrisa
"What goes on in this world is amazing. From people to animals, science to art and everything else. We are going to explore the world through the documentary format, movie, essay, radio from all over the world and covering different topics. See what life is like through someone else's experiences, discover the awesome super powers of the animals and plants all around us, learn something new about yourself and the world around you."
Monday and Friday mornings and 8th

Artists' lifes
Sue
"Visit several artists' studios/ exhibitions and figure out what they are on about. Investigate the artists’ ideas techniques and if they keep a visual diary( to record their thinking process). Choose what you are going to work on and start a workbook of drawings/plans/photographs/ collage art. You choose your goals for the final outcome.
Costs $5 visual diary, pencil and pen
Plus Cost of transport"
Tuesday afternoons and 24th and 8th

Large &/or very small sculptures
sue
Find our about sculptural principles and the range of sculptures that contemporary artist make. Make large scale site specific work out of found materials cardboard etc. & /or make very small sculptures/ jewellery out of a range of amterials. Costs dependent on materials : Materials eg for Fimo .
"23rd, 2nd, 5th and all day 25th"

Sleep seminar
Bronwyn
Health Nurse to help us learn about sleep patterns and problems
8th

Project Kiwi
Fiona
Save Kiwis
fridays