The Junior curriculum is designed to provide a sound general education while giving students the opportunity to prepare for future specialisation in a wide range of subjects.
All students must take the following Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health, Ancient Civilisations and Technology. In addition they must study two areas of the Arts
Curriculum Options are available in the following learning areas
Practical Art, Dance and Drama, Design Tech Materials Hard and Soft, French,Music, Te Reo Maori, Spanish, Horticulture/Agriculture (Y10), Business Studies, Electronics and Control Technology (Y10), Graphics, IT, ESOL and Year 10 Physical Education.
Physical Well-Being:.......... Year 9 Camps, Year 10 Camps. Year 10 Physical Education.
Notes - 1. These options may be offered in either Year 9 or Year 10 or both.
2. The Outdoor Pursuits may not be covered during annual camps.
COOKING AND HEALTH
Cooking and Health Technology is provided to all Year 9 students and Senior students.
The course includes
Basic cooking skills
Good food choices- the food pyramid
Food handling safety
Teamwork and cooperation
ELECTRONICS
The year 9 electronics course is presented by the technology department as a part of the core technology program. Students receive 1 terms tuition in a course that includes:
Introduction to the elements and principals of electronics.
The construction of basic circuits.
Design drawing and circuit diagrams.
Safety with electronics.
At Year 10 students have the option of 2 terms participation in an advancement of the year 9 course. Emphasis is given to design, construction and problem solving in electronics.