Staff to contact: C Lidgard

Year 11 Science NCEA Level 1

This is the mainstream course which is a requirement for students who may wish to follow science in Y12 and Y13. Topics are selected to meet achievement objectives at Level 6 of the NZ Curriculum. This is an academic course and assessed through achievement standards both internal and external. The topics for internal assessment will be determined by student voice.

The main areas of study include:

• Practical investigation

• Physics

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Chemistry

Prerequisite: Approval from the Curriculum Leader, Science

Recoveries: $30 (Write-on notes)

Year 11 Science Applied NCEA Level 1

This course will be made up from a selection of internally assessed achievement standards from Level 1 Science, Chemistry and Physics. These standards will be chosen by the students with guidance from the teacher. This course does not lead on to further science courses at Level 2.

Recoveries: $20 handouts

Staff to contact: C Lidgard

Year 12 Chemistry NCEA Level 2

This is an academic course comprising of achievement standards. Three of the standards are internally assessed and include quantitative and volumetric analysis and oxidation and reduction. The remaining standards are assessed externally at the end of the academic year as a written examination.

The main areas of study include:

• Structure & Bonding

• Reactivity

• Organic chemistry

Prerequisite: 12 credits in NCEA Level 1 Science and at least merit in Chemistry. Discuss eligibility with Curriculum Leader, Science

Recoveries: $40.00 (Write-on Notes/practical manual)

Year 13 Chemistry NCEA Level 3

This is an academic course comprising of achievement standards. Internally assessed standards will involve practical work, oxidation and reduction and spectroscopy. The remaining standards are assessed externally at the end of the academic year as written exams.

The main areas of study include:

• Structure & Bonding

• Thermochemistry

• Organic chemistry

• Aqueous solutions

Prerequisite: 15 credits in NCEA Level 2 Chemistry, preferably at Merit. Discuss eligibility with Curriculum Leader, Science

Recoveries: $40.00 (Write-on Notes/practical manual)

Staff to contact: L Oram / H Duerre

Year 12 Biology NCEA Level 2

This course is made up of a selection of internal and external achievement standards from the biology curriculum. Students that choose this course will craft the programme for the year together. As a class they will decide which areas they would like to focus on and whether they would like to take a more human biology or general biology focus. This course is a requirement for those students wishing to take Biology in Year 13. This course is made up of achievement standards both internally and externally assessed.

The main areas of study could include;

• Cellular functions, how genes control who we are and how these evolve
• How specific organ systems work including the respiratory and cardiovascular systems
• How the body responds to internal or external stimulus
• Research skills
• Ecological investigations and how organisms and their environment interact
• Animals’ adaptations

Prerequisite: Students should have passed the external Biology achievement standard in Level 1 Science. Discuss eligibility with Curriculum Leader, Science.

Recoveries: $40.00

Year 13 Biology NCEA Level 3

This is an academic programme comprising 5 achievement standards. Three of the standards are internally assessed and include a research essay and a written exam. The remaining standards are assessed externally at the end of the academic year as written exams.

The main areas of study include:

• Evolution

• Human Evolution

• Homeostasis

• Genetic manipulation

• Researching a socio-scientific issue

Prerequisite: Evidence of achievement in Level 1 and 2 science subjects preferably Level 2 Biology, academic motivation and the ability to work independently. Discuss eligibility with Curriculum Leader, Science.

Recoveries: $40.00 for workbook and revision package.

Staff to contact: H Fairweather

Year 12 Physics NCEA Level 2

This is an academic course comprising of achievement standards. The internally assessed standards involve practical work and atoms and radioactivity. Most of the remaining standards are assessed externally at the end of the academic year as written exams.

The main areas of study include:

• Waves

• Mechanics

• Electricity

• Modern Atomic Physics

Prerequisite: 12 Credits in NCEA Level 1 Science with at least merit in the Physics Achievement Standards and some achievement standards in Mathematics, especially Algebra. Discuss eligibility with the Curriculum Leader of Science. Students must be confident in mathematical algebra manipulation.

Recoveries: $35.00 to support Education Perfect platform and revision materials

Year 13 Physics NCEA Level 3

This is an academic course comprising of achievement standards. The internally assessed standard involves aspects of modern physics (6 credits). Most of the remaining standards are assessed externally at the end of the academic year as written exams. Students must be confident in mathematical algebra.

The main areas of study include:

• Wave systems

• Mechanical systems

• Electrical systems

• Modern Atomic Physics

Prerequisite: 15 credits in NCEA Level 2 Physics, Merit preferred. Discuss eligibility with the Curriculum Leader of Science.

Recoveries: $35.00 to support Education Perfect platform and revision materials

Staff to contact: H Fairweather

Year 11 and Yr 12 Physics for Trades NCEA Level 1 and Level 2

This a new Science and Physics based course designed to support (but not exclusive) students seeking Trades and BCATs pathway. The course will deliver units mainly Achievement Standards from the Science, Physics and Mathematics curricula applied to context situations. Both level 1 and level 2 will be offered and will be responsive to the students’ needs and aspirations. The intention will be to run 6 week units offering a mixture of contexts through the year.

Units being considered initially are:

• Mechanics
• Electricity
• Heat
• Science based practical investigations
• Applications of Science
• Spreadsheets for business
• Percentage calculations for business
• Trigonometry and scale drawings for builders

Pre-requisites: None

Recoveries: $20 consumables through the year

Staff to contact: J Hutt

Year 11 Horticulture NCEA Level 1

This is a mixed course of both practical and theory components comprising of achievement and unit standards. All of the standards are assessed internally. This course can be tailored to meet individual students interests.

This is an applied science course that covers:

• practical skills and knowledge in horticulture production

• propagation of plants from seeds

• primary production in New Zealand

Prerequisite: An enthusiastic work ethic.

Recoveries: $25 (equipment maintenance, seeds, soil additives)

Year 12 Horticulture NCEA Level 2

Horticulture at Level 2 adopts a practical, primary industries ‘production-focused approach’. Involving students in problem solving and the use of appropriate management practices. This years programme concentrates on practical applications of Production Horticulture, Amenity Horticulture and Apiculture. The programme is based around realistic/practical and market contexts. Students will gain valuable lifelong skills, as well as NCEA credits. Assessment will be tailored to meet the needs of the students selecting the course and could range from a number of both academic and practical based achievement and unit standards. Students need to be motivated to get their hands dirty and work hard physically.

This is an applied science course that covers:

• Practical skills and knowledge in horticulture production and Apiculture

• Planting and caring for trees, shrubs and climbing plants are assessed internally.

• Maintaining and servicing small engines

Prerequisite: An enthusiastic work ethic.

Recoveries: $25 (equipment maintenance, seeds, soil additives)

Staff to contact: T Everth

Year 12, 13 Earth and Space Science with Statistics NCEA Level 3

This course integrates Earth and Space Science with Statistics at Level 3 of the curriculum and is designed as a two year programme towards gaining university entry qualifications in both subjects. Students will investigate patterns and changes in our coastal and estuarine marine ecosystems and gather data for scientific analysis. A formal report on their findings will be required for assessment. The course enables pathways in science, ecology and environmental studies and is a choice for students of calculus who also need statistics for future tertiary pathways.

Students are expected to have their own BOYD devices.

Recoveries: $20 book plus Research costs if applicable.