Introduction
BEFORE YOU MAKE ANY DECISIONS, REMEMBER:
You are unique and have your own individual abilities, skills and talents.
You should choose a course which suits your abilities, skills and interests.
You should choose as broad an education as possible to give you a strong position for the future. English, Mathematics and Science form a strong foundation for future education.
You should use all the expert advice you can get from a wide range of people.
WHO CAN HELP YOU IN MAKING SUBJECT DECISIONS?
Ask your Parent/Caregiver to read this information; then discuss it with them.
Collect as much information as you can on all the subjects which interest you.
Visit the Careers/Transition Department in Te Waka Noa building (next to the Deans office).
Discuss your ideas with your subject teachers and your Form Teacher.
Career Services: You can access careers information on subjects required for certain careers by visiting the website www.careers.govt.nz. Career Services also operate a free phone advisory service offering careers information
Phone 0800 222 733.
More detailed information about subject choices and careers will be available
At individual student interviews before courses are approved.
Through the Careers/Transition Department.
The final course will be approved by the Dean after consultation.
Newlands College offers as wide a subject choice as possible, and every endeavour is made to meet the individual needs of each student.
