The subjects we offer in the Social Sciences - Tikanga ā-iwi

LEVEL 1 (YEAR 11)

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Commerce - COM111  

Commerce is the use and exploration of accounting, economic, and business concepts and models to make sense of society and solve problems. In this subject, ākonga will build the knowledge, skills, and values they need to navigate, and participate in, the economic world. They will learn how participants in the economic world make decisions, and they will analyse how these decisions impact on sustainability.

Ākonga will learn that decision-making is necessitated by scarcity and that decisions are informed by a variety of cultural perspectives and lenses. Learning and assessment will examine Māori, Pacific, and different approaches to commerce, and business models from whānau and organisation contexts.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: 20 at Level 1 

Contact: B Raymond

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GEOGRAPHY - GEO111

This course will appeal to those students interested in how people interact and connect with the natural environment. Students will have the opportunity to study natural processes and issues at a global, national and local scale while developing a range of geographic skills. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Credits: A possible 20 credits (which includes 10 External and 10 Internal credits)

Contact: G Franklin

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HISTORY - HST111

Students taking this course will explore the theme of social justice by looking at different examples that could include the formation of the Black Panther Party, Samoa's Black Saturday riots Conscientious Objectors during WWI or the role Ripapa Island has played in international, national and local events. There will be student choice. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: Up to 20 credits 

Contact: B Raymond

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PASIFIKA STUDIES - PAS111

What does it mean to be Pasifika?

Indulge in the journey of learning as you voyage your way through Pacific indigenous knowledge. You are able to gain your knowledge in the richness of fa'asinomaga (identity), hisitolia (history) and 'akono'anga (customs).

Pasifika Studies will be your navigator through many cultures, allowing you to weave the past, present and future. You will learn the traditions, culture, change and development of the Pacific.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: Up to 20 Pacific Studies and Dance credits

Contact: L Peseta

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LEVEL 2 (YEAR 12)

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ACCOUNTING - ACC222

This course takes a broad approach, as students will learn both the theory and practice of accounting. Students will process financial information both manually and using computer software as well as interpret financial information. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: 20 at Level 2

Contact: B Raymond

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CLASSICAL STUDIES - CLS222

Community, cultural identity, values, and perspectives are explored in this subject, and students learn to think critically about human behaviour and relationships to appreciate the ancient Greek and Roman civilisations to better understand the past and the present.

Students will learn about concepts such as heroism and leadership, gender and identity through the study of literature, film, art, architecture, myths, rituals and comparisons with the modern world.

An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: up to 18 at Level 2 (incl. 18 Reading credits & 8 Writing credits towards UE literacy)

Contact: Ms Liz McDowell 

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ECONOMICS & BUSINESS STUDIES - EBS222

Business Studies will provide hands on learning as students research, produce and sell a product in small business groups. Learn market research, marketing and business skills. In Economics students will learn a range of economic models and use these concepts to explain economic issues such as unemployment and growth. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: 21 at Level 2 (includes 8 writing credits towards UE literacy)

Contact: B Raymond

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GEOGRAPHY - GEO222

This course will interest students who want to find out how processes shape the natural and cultural environment.

Students will have the opportunity to explore issues at a national level and develop an understanding of development at a global scale. A wide range of geographic skills will be introduced and applied to a wide range of context to better understand the world around us. The course will also offer a research field trip. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Credits: A possible 19 credits (which include 4 Reading and 4 Writing towards UE literacy)

Contact: G Franklin

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HISTORY - HST222

This is a Women’s History course that begins with the rise of first wave feminism in the late nineteenth century and examines issues still facing women in the present day. We will examine such questions as what led to the rise of feminism in the 1960s and 70s? How have women’s roles changed over time? We will also meet many amazing characters who fought for social justice and equality. There will be significant student choice. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: A possible 19 credits (which include 19 reading and 5 writing credits towards UE literacy)

Contact: L Hay

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PASIFIKA STUDIES - PAS222 / PAS333

Students will advance their learning around identity and ethnicity. This class will build on the foundation provided by PAS111. Students will learn the traditions and culture of a specific Pacific nation. You will explore your connections to the pacific. The Pacific studies assessments in this class are unit standards.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: Up to 20 credits

Contact: L Peseta

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PSYCHOLOGY - PSY222

Have you ever wondered why people act the way they do? What makes you different from your friends? What causes mental disorders? If you're interested in these questions, then psychology is the perfect subject for you!

In this course, you'll learn about the different approaches to psychology, from the biological to the social. You'll also explore the ethical dilemmas of psychology, such as the use of deception in research as well as how psychology can be applied to sports psychology field and to forensic psychology field. Along the way, you'll be engaged in a variety of activities, such as group discussions, role-playing, and research projects.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: Up to 19 credits

Contact: D Bond

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TOURISM STUDIES - TRS222

This unit standard based programme includes study of New Zealand and global tourism, and customer services related to the industry. This course is aimed at students who are highly motivated and able to work independently who are looking at a career in tourism.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: Up to 24 credits at Level 2 and up to 18 credits at Level 3

Contact: G Franklin

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LEVEL 3 (YEAR 13)

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ACCOUNTING - ACC333

Students will prepare financial statements for partnerships, companies and manufacturing businesses. They will analyse the annual report of a publicly listed company and write a report interpreting this information for an external user. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: A possible 22 credits at Level 3 (UE Approved)

Contact: B Raymond

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ANTHROPOLOGY - ANT333

Students who are interested in studying aspects of culture from Aotearoa and the Pacific will be able to engage in this course. Students could study Māori and Pasifika motifs in art, the fairness of the New Zealand school system and the key beliefs of religions such as Mormonism, Māori prophetic movements, Ratana and Christianity. It is envisioned that students taking this course will tap into their own experience and learn from members of their community.

This is an internally assessed course that offers 14 level 3 credits across subjects. It is not a UE approved course.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: 14 credits at Level 3 Art History, 4 credits Religious Studies, 4 credits Social Studies

Contact: L Hay

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BUSINESS STUDIES - BUS333

Students will set up and run, with consultation, a real business as well as develop a marketing plan for a product. This course runs in conjunction with the Young Enterprise Scheme which involves mentoring and competitions. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: A possible 20 credits

Contact: B Raymond

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CLASSICAL STUDIES - CLS333

Students who are curious about the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome will enjoy exploring the myths, literature and architecture of these societies. Film, text, models and e-learning will be used extensively in this subject to analyse and interpret information from antiquity. Leadership, heroism, relationships and the form and function of art and buildings will be examined. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: A possible 20 credits

Contact: L Failing

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ECONOMICS - ECS333

Students will study both microeconomic and macroeconomic theories; covering the operation of private competitive firms, government and the whole economy.

Students will further develop their graphing and research skills.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: A possible 20 credits at Level 3

Contact: B Raymond

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GEOGRAPHY - GEO333

Students interested in this course will develop geographic skills by studying the interaction between people and their environment, and the opportunities, challenges and constraints that face people as we explore a more sustainable future. The focus of the natural processes study will examine the issue of water management and research will involve field work on the Waimakariri River. The cultural processes study will involve developing an understanding of the g the impact of tourism on Bali, Indonesia. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Credits: A possible 19 credits at Level 3, University Entrance approved.

Expenses: $75 field trip (contribution)

Contact: G Franklin

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HISTORY - HST333

This course will focus on Māori resistance in the 19th and 20th centuries. The content will include the formation of ‘Kingitanga’, the attack on Rangiawhia and the formation of the 1970s protest group Ngā Tamatoa. We will look at historical events and groups connected to the broad theme of mana and whenua - power and land. Students will carry out research into their own areas of historical interest. An individualised programme of work and assessment is possible and can be negotiated with the teacher throughout the year.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: A possible 20 credits

Contact: L Hay 

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PASIFIKA STUDIES - PAS222 / PAS333

Students will advance their learning around identity and ethnicity. This class will build on the foundation provided by PAS111. Students will learn the traditions and culture of a specific Pacific nation. 

The Pacific studies assessments in this class are unit standards.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: Up to 20 credits

Contact: L Peseta

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PSYCHOLOGY - PSY333

Are you interested in understanding why people behave the way they do?

If so, then Level 3 Psychology is the course for you. 

One of the most exciting aspects of this course is that you will have the opportunity to design and conduct your own psychological experiment. 

In addition to the theoretical and practical aspects of psychology, you will also learn about the sociocultural approach and about indigenous psychologies.

By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of human behaviour and the factors that influence it. You will also be able to critically evaluate psychological research and apply psychological principles to your own life.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: Up to 19 credits

Contact: D Bond

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TOURISM - TRS333

This unit standard based programme evaluates the New Zealand tourism industry. This course is aimed at students who are highly motivated and able to work independently who are looking at a career in tourism.

Entry Requirements: Nil

Credits: A possible 24 credits

Contact: G Franklin

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