In Level 2 Japanese we build on the skills and abilities developed in Level 1, in spoken and written Japanese communication.

• The Term 1 topic of Family Life involves a fair bit of revision and consolidation of previous learning, while at the same time extending our skills.

• We then move on to learning about eating and drinking in Japan, as well as shopping for food.

• Finally, we learn what high school life is like for students in Japan.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

• Use spoken and written Japanese to convey and understand information, ideas, and opinions in different contexts and through increasingly complex and varied text types.

• Explore the views of others, developing and sharing personal perspectives.

• Be able to communicate appropriately in different situations.

• Engage in longer interactions and produce extended text.

• Analyse how the Japanese language is structured in different texts and for different purposes.

• Explore how meaning is conveyed across languages.

• Analyse how cultural meanings are expressed in Japanese.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Students in Level 2 Japanese continue to develop their independent learning skills through a self-paced programme that blends online learning with face-to-face discussion and interaction opportunities.

Cross Curriculum Links:

• Japanese Language learning links to and complements learning in English; Te Reo Māori; Social Sciences; Visual Arts; Tourism and Hospitality.

Possibly leads to :

• Study and work opportunities overseas.

• Job opportunities with international companies in New Zealand.

• Employers in Japan are keen to employ bilingual (English and Japanese-speaking) people in a wide range of fields, including marketing and advertising, IT, animation, education, hospitality and tourism.

• Japanese is a University Entrance approved subject.

Assessment Opportunities:

• Written and spoken communication are assessed through portfolio-style internal assessments, where students keep adding small pieces of work to their portfolios throughout the year and choose their best two pieces to polish up for assessment at the end of the year.

• The end of year external assessments focus on reading and listening comprehension. The written texts and listening passages are in Japanese, with the questions and answers in English.

Contact: Judy Evans Email: evansj@mbas.ac.nz

Programme Description :

• In Level 3 Japanese we build on the skills and abilities developed in Level 1, in spoken and written Japanese communication.

• In Term 1 our topic of Leisure Activities allows us time for revision and consolidation of previous learning, while at the same time extending our communication skills and language knowledge.

• We then move on to learning about the land and people of Japan in a geography-based topic of study.

• Our third topic is Japan at Work, in which we compare and contrast Japan’s workplace culture(s) with that of other countries.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

• Use spoken and written Japanese to convey and understand information, ideas, and opinions in different contexts and through increasingly complex and varied text types.

• Explore the views of others, and support and/or challenge others’ points of view, with justification.

• Be able to communicate in culturally appropriate Japanese in formal and casual situations.

• Engage in longer interactions and produce more complex extended text.

• Analyse how the Japanese language is structured in different texts and for different purposes.

• Explore how meaning is conveyed across languages.

• Analyse how cultural meanings are expressed in Japanese for different audiences and purposes.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Students in Level 3 Japanese continue to develop their independent learning skills through a self-paced programme that blends online learning with face-to-face discussion and interaction opportunities.

Cross Curriculum Links:

• Japanese Language learning links to and complements learning in English; Te Reo Māori; Social Sciences; Visual Arts; Tourism and Hospitality.

Possibly leads to :

• Study and work opportunities overseas.

• Job opportunities with international companies in New Zealand.

• Employers in Japan are keen to employ bilingual (English and Japanese-speaking) people in a wide range of fields, including marketing and advertising, IT, animation, education, hospitality and tourism.

• Japanese is a University Entrance approved subject. Students who achieve in Japanese at NCEA Level 3 are generally able to skip the introductory Japanese language courses at universities.

Assessment Opportunities:

• Written and spoken communication are assessed through portfolio-style internal assessments, where students keep adding small pieces of work to their portfolios throughout the year and choose their best two pieces to polish up for assessment at the end of the year.

• The end of year external assessments focus on reading and listening comprehension. The written texts and listening passages are in Japanese, with the questions and answers in English.

Contact: Judy Evans Email: evansj@mbas.ac.nz

Contact: Matua Mike Bennett bennettm@mbas.ac.nz Ngāti Porou, te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Programme Description: This course is designed for students who are interested in aspects of the te ao Māori, the Māori world. You will be encouraged to explore and develop your passions which will guide your course selection and structure. You will be able to choose a major focus of study for two thirds of the learning which will allow you to develop your understanding of that focus in depth. This will be supported by a minor focus that you will choose from a wide range of contexts. These could include:

• Reo Māori - Māori Language e.g. Learning the Language

• Kapa Haka - Māori performing Arts e.g. Kapa Haka, P.A.T., Dance, Music,

• Toi Maori - Visual and Creative Arts e.g. Raranga Tukutuku, Kōwhaiwhai, Whakairo

• Kōrero tuku iho -Social History e.g. Hawaiki, Waka Migrations, Atua Māori, Karakia

• Tōrangapu - NZ & Māori Politics e.g. Tiriti o Waitangi, NZ Wars, Colonisation, Māori Religion

• Mau Rākau & Hauora- Health & P.E. e.g. Traditional Games, Weaponry & Medicines, Waka Ama

You will be able to choose both a major and minor focus from this list, based on your interests*. There will be opportunity to select this course for 2 lines of learning so that you are able to engage with these contexts in greater depth. You will have the opportunity to combine your learning from other curriculum areas to create a body of work towards assessment. While te reo Māori - the Māori language, may not be your main focus in this course, an understanding of some Māori words, values and concepts is important for your understanding of all things te ao Māori, and will be integrated into the learning.

*speak with the H.o.D. Māori for further details of course design

Possible Learning Outcomes:

• Develop language skills (writing, speaking, listening, reading) in te reo Māori to express personal information, to share opinions and to connect to social contexts like school, sport, and marae.

• Expand your presenting, expressive and creative skills through visual and performing arts where you learn to use other mediums to communicate.

• Discover Māori social history from the beginning of creation as we journey from Hawaikī in the great voyaging waka using karakia, pepeha, whakapapa and the celestial bodies to guide us

• Explore the land and its tangata whenua- local people, the forging of a new nation and the inevitable conflict between two differing cultures

• Train and heal our bodies using Māori weaponry, games, sports and traditional medicines

Skills and Capabilities:

• Karakia: is able to do some karakia in some contexts

• Mihi & Whaikōrero: follows simple formal patterns of acknowledgements & oratory

• Tikanga: knows what to do in some kaupapa Māori contexts (e.g. blessing kai, pōwhiri- welcome process, general knowledge of tikanga)

• Waiata: knows and performs some simple waiata in a group context

• Manaakitanga: follows protocols of manaaki- care and compassion for all things

• Rangatiratanga: develops leadership qualities within kaupapa Māori

• Kaitiakitanga: understands guardianship and sustainability of the environment

• Mana: develops independence and autonomy

Cross Curriculum Links: where possible links will be made to current areas of interest in different curriculum areas. Speak to your Head of Faculty.

Possibly leads to :

• Language & Tikanga Based Work Opportunities: Media; Education; Business & Consultancy; Iwi, Council & Bi-Cultural Relations Advisor; Spiritual Advisor; Tourism Business & Hospitality Industry;

• Performance, Arts & Research Based Work Opportunities: Tourism & Hospitality Industry; Stage & Film Industry; Traditional & Modern Music Performer; Anthropologist & Researcher, Navigator, Tattooist, Carver, Visual Artist, Weaver, Weapons Expert & Consultant

Assessment Opportunities: a variety of practical, written, oral and aural internal assessments across multiple curriculum areas may be offered based on the students strengths and interests. There is an opportunity for external assessment of both reading and writing in Te Reo.

Contact: Matua Mike Bennett bennettm@mbas.ac.nz Ngāti Porou, te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Programme Description: This course is designed for students who are interested in aspects of the te ao Māori, the Māori world. You will be encouraged to explore and develop your passions which will guide your course selection and structure. You will be able to choose a major focus of study for two thirds of the learning which will allow you to develop your understanding of that focus in depth. This will be supported by a minor focus that you will choose from a wide range of contexts. These could include:

• Reo Māori - Māori Language e.g. Learning the Language

• Kapa Haka - Māori performing Arts e.g. Kapa Haka, P.A.T., Dance, Music,

• Toi Maori - Visual and Creative Arts e.g. Raranga Tukutuku, Kōwhaiwhai, Whakairo

• Kōrero tuku iho -Social History e.g. Hawaiki, Waka Migrations, Atua Māori, Karakia

• Tōrangapu - NZ & Māori Politics e.g. Tiriti o Waitangi, NZ Wars, Colonisation, Māori Religion

• Mau Rākau & Hauora- Health & P.E. e.g. Traditional Games, Weaponry & Medicines, Waka Ama

You will be able to choose both a major and minor focus from this list, based on your interests*. There will be opportunity to select this course for 2 lines of learning so that you are able to engage with these contexts in greater depth. You will have the opportunity to combine your learning from other curriculum areas to create a body of work towards assessment. While te reo Māori - the Māori language, may not be your main focus in this course, an understanding of some Māori words, values and concepts is important for your understanding of all things te ao Māori, and will be integrated into the learning.

*speak with the H.o.D. Māori for further details of course design

Possible Learning Outcomes:

• Develop language skills (writing, speaking, listening, reading) in te reo Māori to express personal interests and future plans, and to connect to tikanga concepts like manaaki, pōwhiri and tangi.

• Expand your presenting, expressive and creative skills through visual and performing arts where you learn to use other mediums to communicate.

• Discover Māori social history from the beginning of creation as we journey from Hawaikī in the great voyaging waka using karakia, pepeha, whakapapa and the celestial bodies to guide us

• Explore the land and its tangata whenua- local people, the forging of a new nation and the inevitable conflict between two differing cultures

• Train and heal our bodies using Māori weaponry, games, sports and traditional medicines

Skills and Capabilities:

• Karakia: confidently does karakia in most contexts

• Mihi & Whaikōrero: follows formal patterns of acknowledgements & oratory

• Tikanga: knows what to do in most kaupapa Māori contexts (e.g. blessing kai, pōwhiri- welcome process, general knowledge of tikanga)

• Waiata: knows and performs appropriate waiata in a group context

• Manaakitanga: demonstrates protocols of manaaki- care and compassion for all things

• Rangatiratanga: models leadership qualities within kaupapa Māori and school

• Kaitiakitanga: demonstrates guardianship and sustainability of the environment

• Mana: builds independence and autonomy

Cross Curriculum Links: where possible links will be made to current areas of interest in different curriculum areas. Speak to your Head of Faculty.

Possibly leads to :

• Language & Tikanga Based Work Opportunities: Media; Education; Business & Consultancy; Iwi, Council & Bi-Cultural Relations Advisor; Spiritual Advisor; Tourism Business & Hospitality Industry;

• Performance, Arts & Research Based Work Opportunities: Tourism & Hospitality Industry; Stage & Film Industry; Traditional & Modern Music Performer; Anthropologist & Researcher, Navigator, Tattooist, Carver, Visual Artist, Weaver, Weapons Expert & Consultant

Assessment Opportunities: a variety of practical, written, oral and aural internal assessments across multiple curriculum areas may be offered based on the students strengths and interests. There is an opportunity for external assessment of both reading and writing in Te Reo.

Contact: Matua Mike Bennett bennettm@mbas.ac.nz Ngāti Porou, te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Programme Description: This course is designed for students who are interested in aspects of the te ao Māori, the Māori world. You will be encouraged to explore and develop your passions which will guide your course selection and structure. You will be able to choose a major focus of study for two thirds of the learning which will allow you to develop your understanding of that focus in depth. This will be supported by a minor focus that you will choose from a wide range of contexts. These could include:

• Reo Māori - Māori Language e.g. Learning the Language

• Kapa Haka - Māori performing Arts e.g. Kapa Haka, P.A.T., Dance, Music,

• Toi Maori - Visual and Creative Arts e.g. Raranga Tukutuku, Kōwhaiwhai, Whakairo

• Kōrero tuku iho -Social History e.g. Hawaiki, Waka Migrations, Atua Māori, Karakia

• Tōrangapu - NZ & Māori Politics e.g. Tiriti o Waitangi, NZ Wars, Colonisation, Māori Religion

• Mau Rākau & Hauora- Health & P.E. e.g. Traditional Games, Weaponry & Medicines, Waka Ama

You will be able to choose both a major and minor focus from this list, based on your interests*. There will be opportunity to select this course for 2 lines of learning so that you are able to engage with these contexts in greater depth. You will have the opportunity to combine your learning from other curriculum areas to create a body of work towards assessment. While te reo Māori - the Māori language, may not be your main focus in this course, an understanding of some Māori words, values and concepts is important for your understanding of all things te ao Māori, and will be integrated into the learning.

*speak with the H.o.D. Māori for further details of course design

Possible Learning Outcomes:

• Develop language skills (writing, speaking, listening, reading) in te reo Māori to express personal information, to share opinions and to connect to social contexts like school, sport, and marae.

• Expand your presenting, expressive and creative skills through visual and performing arts where you learn to use other mediums to communicate.

• Discover Māori social history from the beginning of creation as we journey from Hawaikī in the great voyaging waka using karakia, pepeha, whakapapa and the celestial bodies to guide us

• Explore the land and its tangata whenua- local people, the forging of a new nation and the inevitable conflict between two differing cultures

• Train and heal our bodies using Māori weaponry, games, sports and traditional medicines

Skills and Capabilities:

• Karakia: is able to do some karakia in some contexts

• Mihi & Whaikōrero: follows simple formal patterns of acknowledgements & oratory

• Tikanga: knows what to do in some kaupapa Māori contexts (e.g. blessing kai, pōwhiri- welcome process, general knowledge of tikanga)

• Waiata: knows and performs some simple waiata in a group context

• Manaakitanga: follows protocols of manaaki- care and compassion for all things

• Rangatiratanga: develops leadership qualities within kaupapa Māori

• Kaitiakitanga: understands guardianship and sustainability of the environment

• Mana: develops independence and autonomy

Cross Curriculum Links: where possible links will be made to current areas of interest in different curriculum areas. Speak to your Head of Faculty.

Possibly leads to :

• Language & Tikanga Based Work Opportunities: Media; Education; Business & Consultancy; Iwi, Council & Bi-Cultural Relations Advisor; Spiritual Advisor; Tourism Business & Hospitality Industry;

• Performance, Arts & Research Based Work Opportunities: Tourism & Hospitality Industry; Stage & Film Industry; Traditional & Modern Music Performer; Anthropologist & Researcher, Navigator, Tattooist, Carver, Visual Artist, Weaver, Weapons Expert & Consultant

Assessment Opportunities: a variety of practical, written, oral and aural internal assessments across multiple curriculum areas may be offered based on the students strengths and interests. There is an opportunity for external assessment of both reading and writing in Te Reo.