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Year 12 & 13 courses are coded on our timetable as curriculum level 7 & 8. For example, 78PHL is year 12 & 13 philosophy. Students at this level work towards NCEA level 2, 3, and 4. In addition to NCEA, study at this level includes an optional university level course.
Year 12 & 13 students will work with their Learning Advisor to design a programme that reflects their interests and goals. Typically, year 12 & 13 programmes will involve a selection of philosophy, classics, and psychology classes as major subjects, a university course (funded through STAR), and minors in subjects such as history and science.
The goal of the senior college of philosophy, classics, and psychology is to treat students as autonomous, mature individuals, who take ownership over their learning. It is something like a university-styled school.
Students will have study periods, during which they work in their homebase area, Tūranga (library), or University of Canterbury
Senior college learning advisors teach course material and are available to provide academic support.
NCEA Level 3 // University Entrance
NCEA Level 3 // University Entrance
This chart shows how students can map out their NCEA Level 3 and University entrance.
Study in any particular area of philosophy can be used to satisfy NCEA achievement criteria in a range of disciplines.
Examples
Examples
An essay in the Philosophy of Religion can be used to gain credits in Religious Studies, English, and English for Academic Purposes.
An essay written in the Philosophy of Science (as part of the university course) can be used to gain credits in English, English for Academic Purposes, and partial credit in Phil110 - Science: Good, Bad, Bogus.
An essay examining the influence of Ancient Philosophy on the modern world can be used to gain credits in Classics and English.
The goal is to encourage students to achieve academic excellence in each item of work, and then apply their work to suitable NCEA standards across disciplines.
We are also committed to the idea that student work is not simply a means to gain an NCEA qualification. Student work should be seen as an opportunity to have their say. To join the field of philosophy. To be a part of the conversation.
The Timetable
The Timetable
Each student's schedule is personalized, and depends on their selected options. A typical weekly schedule may include a formal classes, along with study and academic support sessions.
Study / Academic Support
During these slots, students who are not in class are encouraged to work independently or within small groups on assignments and study. They can do this on Ao Tawhiti's campus, Tūranga, or the University of Canterbury (for uni enrolled students), where there are many quiet study spaces.
Academic support meetings occur during this time. These can be individual or with small groups. These meetings are used to provide guidance to students as they work on projects or study.
Special Topic / Research
Students who have interests that sit beyond their formal lessons are strongly encouraged to develop their own research projects. These are supported by their Learning Advisor in academic support meetings.
Students who have not undertaken a research project are invited to either select another class of interest, e.g. science, or use this time for additional study towards their other courses.
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