Over the coming weeks all students in Years 10 -12 will be selecting the subjects they wish to study in their course for 2023. Year 9 students select their subjects for the coming year early in Term 4.

It is important that students think not only about next year’s course, but where the subjects they select lead on to, and the skills, knowledge and qualifications they will need to progress into the areas they are interested in.

Students who are still unsure about the career direction they want to pursue need to ensure that the course they select includes a breadth of subjects which enable them to pursue those subjects as they move up the school.

Be aware that many trades require at least Level 2 qualifications - often including Maths, Science and/or English. Students should expect to gain at least Level 2 qualifications before moving on from school. If students are able, they should ensure that they take a course that would enable them to gain entry to degree level study in case they decide they wish to pursue such study at either a Polytechnic or University. The subject guide gives direction regarding compulsory subjects and the number of selections to be made at each Year Level.

Tips:

1. Look at your favourite subjects so far- do they align with what you might like to do for a job one day? If you’re unsure, try taking the Subject Matcher quiz on Careers.govt.nz: https://www.careers.govt.nz/tools/subject-matcher/

2. Taking STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, maths) is a great way to ensure you have lots of options. Literacy is important too, you will get literacy skills and credits through taking many different subjects such as social sciences and humanities subjects (languages, history, geography etc).

3. Be aware there are some subjects that do not go any further than Year 12, which means you could end up not having enough subjects at Year 13. Ask your Dean or Pathways Lead if you are unsure.

4. The QHS subject guide will help you with your planning - this will be released shortly.

5. Trouble making a decision? Try a decision-making tool such as pro/con list or completing this subject choice action plan: https://www.careers.govt.nz/assets/secondary-school-study-and-training/choosing-school-subjects-action-plan.pdf

6. All this information and more can be found at https://www.careers.govt.nz/courses/secondary-school-study-and-training-options/how-to-choose-ncea-subjects/

Important Dates:

22 August - Subject Guide was released online

• Go to the Queen’s Website

• Click on the “Academic” tab at the top right of the screen

• Drop down to Subject Guide 2023

Thursday 8 September

• Attend the Pathway Planning Evening - 7.00pm School Hall

  • Tertiary providers, armed forces, school subject leaders, ex-girl role-models all available to meet

  • supper provided.

Enter carefully chosen options through the Parent Portal on KAMAR

• Portal open from 5 September until 13 September

If you feel you need extra help and consultation, you can meet with the school Pathway Lead. Option interviews can be booked online - the link for doing so was released when the course book was released.

• Tuesday 13 September 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm

• Wednesday 14 September 1.15 pm - 6.00 pm