Junior Subjects

Year 9

At Year 9 the emphasis is to provide a foundation of subjects.

Students have:

Four periods a week of English and Mathematics,
Three periods of Science, Social Studies and Technology,
Two periods of Physical Education.

Students also study Finance, Language and Health as a year long course and Art and Music for ½ year each.

The five core subjects* continue into Year 10 as compulsory subjects.

Core Compulsory Subjects Year 9

English*

Mathematics*

Science*

Social Studies*

Technology

Physical Education*

Language

Health

Information Technology

Music and Art (½ year each)

Note:

Technology is divided into two half year modules [2 of hard materials, textiles, food technology, or digital technology]
Languages offered are French, Japanese, Māori and Samoan which run as full year courses.
A homeroom class exists for those students who require learning support in most curriculum areas.

Year 10

In Year 10 the emphasis is to further develop the learning of core subjects and skills which will provide a sound foundation for the entry to senior years.

Compulsory subjects in Year 10

These compulsory subjects prepare all students to be able to choose subjects in those Learning Areas in the senior school.

English*

Mathematics*

Science*

Social Studies*

Physical Education and Health*

Optional Subjects

Students can choose any THREE subjects in Year 10. They come from the remaining Learning Areas of Languages, Arts, Technology and Commerce.

Technology:

Digital

Food