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Curriculum Handbook 2024

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Introduction - 2024 Subject Choices

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Psychology / Mātai Hinengaro Level 2

by Allan Meredith

Psychology is the scientific study of human cognition, emotion, and action. Psychology addresses questions by deconstructing patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaviour, as well as identifying and challenging assumptions, theories, and conventions.

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Dance - Kaniknai Year 10

by Marcia Kelly

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History / Hītori - Level 3

by CGHS

History is the attempt to explain the past, and to understand the ways that past events influence our present.

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History / Hītori - Level 2

by CGHS

History is the attempt to explain the past, and to understand the ways that past events influence our present.

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History / Hītori - Level 1

by CGHS

History is the attempt to explain the past, and to understand the ways that past events influence our present.

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Media Studies - Te Akoranga Pāpāho - Level 2

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Year 11 Digital Technologies Game Cover Media Project

Digital Technologies - Te Hangarau Mamatai - Level 1

by CGHS

Introductory level - Level 1 Digital Technologies involves designing and developing a digital outcome to solve a problem and computational thinking. The context for this is designing all aspects, and programming a computer game. This involves researching game trends, developing game characters and environment and programming a fully functional interactive computer game. Key concepts/techniques included are digital illustration, programming, gathering and analysing data, algorithms, iterative development, outcome development and analysing a user interface for its usability (HCI).

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Dance - Kaniknai - Level 2

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Dance - Kaniknai - Level 3

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Level 3 English - Te Reo Ingarihi

by CGHS

Ākonga can select a Level 3 course that best suits their interests and needs.

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Subject Choice

Level 1 Subject Choices

by CGHS

All students take English (please choose an option that suits) and Mathematics. All students take four additional subjects.

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Year 10 English for English Language Learners

by CGHS

This course is for Year 10 students who need support with their English language.

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Level 2 English

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Ākonga can select a Level 2 course that best suits their interests and needs.

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Level 1 English

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Ākonga will select a course that best suits their interests and needs.

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Commerce/Tauhokohoko - Level 1

by CGHS

Commerce has replaced Accounting and Economics in Year 11.

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Year 10 Overview

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Performance Music - Level 1

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Dance - Kanikani - Level 1

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Science - Level 1

by CGHS

Learning about Science enables our students to understand the natural world and will lead to making informed decisions as scientifically literate citizens in the future.

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Learning Enhancement/ Whakapakari Ako - Year 10

by CGHS

We recognise that some students require additional resources and support in their learning journey. We strive to improve our students' experience at school and deliver inclusive learning so that all students can participate in their learning, feel valued and supported, and experience success.

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Gateway / Te Tomokanga- Level 2

by CGHS

Qualification: Unit standards credits which contribute to NCEA Level 2 and Level 3

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CGHS

Curriculum Handbook - Introduction

by CGHS

This booklet describes all the subjects that ākonga can anticipate during the course of study they will enjoy at secondary school.

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Subject Choice

Level 3 Subject Choices

by CGHS

All Year 13 students study 5 subjects.

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Subject Choice

Level 2 Subject Choices

by CGHS

A Year 12 ākonga will study for Level 2 NCEA in 6 subjects.

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French - Year 10

by CGHS

The teacher in charge of this course is Mrs Pinkney.

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Château de Chambord

FRENCH - Level 1

by CGHS

Qualification: NCEA Level 1

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The casino in Monte Carlo

FRENCH - Level 2

by CGHS

Qualification: NCEA Level 2

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Arc de Triomphe

FRENCH - Level 3

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Qualification: NCEA Level 3

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Learning Enhancement/Whakapakari Ako -Level 1, 2 and 3

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Enhancing Pathways

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Art History/Tāhuhu Kōrero Toi - Level 3

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Visual Art - Year 10

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AMP Mathematics (MAT103/MAT203/MAT303)

by CGHS

Alternative Mathematics Pathways course.

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Te Reo Maori - Year 10

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Photography (Whakaahua) - Level 3

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Photography (Whakaahua) - Level 2

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Printmaking - Level 3

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Painting - Level 3

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Painting and Printmaking - Level 2

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Design - Level 3

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Design - Level 2

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Visual Art - Level 1

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Drama - Level 2

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Calculus - Level 3 (CAL301)

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Statistics - Level 3 (STA301/STA302)

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Mathematics - Level 2 (MAT202)

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Calculus - Level 2 (MAT201)

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Mathematics - Level 1 (MAT101/MAT102/ NUM101)

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Media Studies - Te Akoranga Pāpāho -Level 3

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Te Reo Māori - Level 1

by CGHS

Qualification: NCEA Level 1

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Drama - Year 10

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Drama - Level 1

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Food and Nutrition - Year 10

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Culinary Studies - Level 2

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Fashion Technology - Level 1

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Mathematics and Statistics - Year 10

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Year 10 German

German - Year 10

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Biology - Te Mātauranga Koiora - Level 2 (BIO201 or BIO202)

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Physical Education - Level 2

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Health - Level 3

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Year 13 Chinese

CHINESE - Level 3

by CGHS

The teacher in charge of this course is Mrs Smith

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Year 12 Chinese

CHINESE - Level 2

by CGHS

The teacher in charge of this course is Mrs Smith

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Drama - Level 3

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Chemistry CHE301 - Level 3

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Physical Education - Level 1 (Akoranga koiri)

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Design and Visual Communications / Hoahoa me te Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaturanga - Year 10

by CGHS

Learn to create and design like an architect and product designer. Explore design heritage and create actual and virtual models of your designs.

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Year 10 Music

Performance Music - Year 10

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Fabric Technology (option) - Year 10

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Digital Technologies/ Te Hangarau Matihiko (Option) - Year 10

by CGHS

Digital Technologies - Taster

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Science - Year 10

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Social Studies Y10 / Te ao tangata

by CGHS

The Year 10 Social Studies program is a compulsory course structured into 3 periods per week. In Social Studies we look at how societies work and how people can participate as critical, active, informed and responsible citizens. We focus on people, places, cultures and histories, within and beyond Aotearoa New Zealand, in past, present and future contexts. The course builds on the ideas and concepts learnt in Year 9 Social Studies.

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Health and Physical Education - Year 10

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English - Year 10

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Economics/Ōhanga - Year 10

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Art History/Tāhuhu Kōrero Toi- Level 2

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Performance Music - Level 3

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Orchestra

Performance Music - Level 2

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Design and Visual Communications / Hoahoa me te Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaturanga - Level 3

by CGHS

Take your creative design thinking to a new level. Challenge the 'norms' and produce designs for buildings or products that take us into the future.

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Design and Visual Communications / Hoahoa me te Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaturanga - Level 2

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Extend and challenge your design thinking. Specialise in either Architecture or Product Design and explore the heritage of design as a source of inspiration for more creative design solutions.

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Design and Visual Communications (DVC) / Hoahoa me te Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaturanga - Level 1

by CGHS

Learn the skill of innovative thinking and creative design. Use the influences of the great Maori and Pakeha architects/designers to design, model and present your own innovative design solutions.

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Culinary Studies - Level 3

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Food and Nutrition - Level 1

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Fashion Technology - Level 3

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Fashion Technology - Level 2

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Digital Technologies/ Te Hangarau Matihiko - Level 3

by CGHS

Advanced level - designing and developing a digital outcome to solve a problem and computational thinking. Including: gathering and analysing data, algorithms, iterative development, programming, digital illustration, outcome development, concept development and a computer science topic.

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Digital Technologies/ Te Hangarau Matihiko - Level 2

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Intermediate level - designing and developing a digital outcome to solve a problem and computational thinking. Including: gathering and analysing data, algorithms, iterative development, programming, digital illustration, outcome development and a computer science topic.

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Tourism - Tāpoi - Level 3

by CGHS

Tourism offers endless adventures, cultural experiences and connections with people worldwide. Come and explore what tourism is all about.

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Tourism - Tāpoi - Level 2

by CGHS

Calling all explorers! Discover the world's wonders, diverse cultures, sustainable tourism and what is on your front doorstep. Come and study Tourism.

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Geography/Mātai Matawhenua - Level 3

by CGHS

Geography is the study of places. We learn about what places are like, why they look like they do and what are the current issues in that place. Level 3 Geography opens up a wide range of future career options.

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Geography/Mātai Matawhenua - Level 2

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In Geography we study amazing places all over the world. We learn about what places are like, why they look like they do and what the issues are in that place.

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Classical Studies / Whakaakoranga Puāwaitanga - Level 3

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In a sense Classics is the first and oldest area of study - the field is not limited to a single method or discipline, but instead investigates Greek and Roman culture and its influence up to the present day in all its richness and diversity, its familiarity and strangeness.

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Geography/Mātai Matawhenua -Level 1

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In Geography we learn about interesting places all around NZ and the world. We learn about what these places are like and what is going on there.

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Classical Studies / Whakaakoranga Puāwaitanga - Level 2

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In a sense Classics is the first and oldest area of study - the field is not limited to a single method or discipline, but instead investigates Greek and Roman culture and its influence up to the present day in all its richness and diversity, its familiarity and strangeness.

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Physics / Ahupūngao - Level 3

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This dynamic course ignites curiosity and will hone problem-solving skills. Embrace the excitement and soar toward an extraordinary future! Taking Physics at Level 3 will put students in a great position for entry into Health Science, Engineering and Science degrees.

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Physics / Ahupūngao - Level 2

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Discover the sheer power of mechanics, unleash the electrifying potential of electricity, and venture into the heart of matter with nuclear physics, unravelling the forces that bind atomic nuclei and power the stars 🌟. Level 2 Physics will ignite your passion and propel you towards an awe-inspiring future.

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Chemistry CHE201 - Level 2

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Chemistry Extra CHE302 - Level 3

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Biology - Te Mātauranga Koiora - Level 3

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Statistics - Level 2 (STA201)

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Learning English

English for English Language Learners Level 3 (ELL 301)

by CGHS

This programme is for students whose first language is not English and caters for both domestic and international students.

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Physical Education - Level 3

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Performance Sport - Level 2 and 3

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Health - Mātauranga Hauora - Level 2

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Health - Level 1

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ESOL English

English for English Language Learners- Level 2 (ELL 201)

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This programme is for students whose first language is not English and caters for both domestic and international students.

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ESOL

English for English Language Learners- Level 1 (ELL 101)

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This programme is for students whose first language is not English and caters for both domestic and international students.

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Te Reo Māori - Level 3

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Qualification: NCEA Level 3

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Te Reo Māori - Level 2

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Qualification: NCEA Level 2

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Year 11 German

GERMAN - Level 1

by CGHS

The teacher in charge of this course is Mrs Smith

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Year 12 German

GERMAN - Level 2

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The teacher in charge of this course is Mrs Smith

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Year 13 German

GERMAN - Level 3

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The teacher in charge of this course is Mrs Smith

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Economics/Ōhanga - Level 2

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Economics/Ōhanga - Level 3

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Business
Studies Students At Christ's College

Business Studies/Pakihi - Level 3

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Accounting/Mahi kauti - Level 3

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Accounting/Mahi kauti - Level 2

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