• Discover the rich traditions of hunting and fishing in Aotearoa New Zealand

• Enhance your reading, writing, and critical thinking abilities

• Gain a deeper appreciation for sustainable resource management

• Explore the cultural significance of outdoor practices

• Ever wondered how our tūpuna stayed healthy without modern medicine? Get ready to step into the shoes of a traditional healer as we explore the magical world of rongoā Māori.

• All Humanities courses will develop both English and Social Science skills through expanding vocabulary and learning strategies to make meaning through reading, viewing, writing, and speaking. 

• Reading comprehension and analysis techniques

• Persuasive and descriptive writing skills

• Research and report writing

• Basic outdoor safety principles

• Critical evaluation of films and literature

• Tikanga when working in the rongoā Māori space

• Character

• Citizenship

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Creativity

• Culture: Kaitiakitanga; Ūkaipōtanga.

• Study the award-winning NZ film "Hunt for the Wilderpeople"

• Read “Wild Pork and Watercress” by Barry Crump

• Unlock the secrets of Māori healing! Dive into rongoā Māori and discover how our ancestors used native plants to stay healthy. From kawakawa to kūmarahou, you'll learn to spot, understand, and use these natural remedies. It's not just history – it's a chance to connect with our land and culture in meaningful ways. Who knows? You might find the perfect cure for those rugby bruises or pre-exam jitters. Get ready to see your backyard in a whole new light!

• So, if you're curious about our ancestors' wisdom and want to add some practical skills to your kete, this is your chance to dive deep into the world of Māori plant medicine. Trust us, you'll never look at your backyard the same way again!

• Investigate contemporary conservation efforts

• Engage with a variety of texts and media about outdoor pursuits

• Wai - culture and identity & place and environment & economic activity

This course is perfect for students who love the outdoors and want to improve their skills in an exciting, relevant context. Join us for an adventure in learning that connects you with te taiao, the environment.

Year 9 Humanities leads on to Y10 Humanities and then to senior subjects such as English, Social Sciences, Media Studies, Drama, History, Geography, Classical Studies, Psychology, Legal Studies, Business Studies and others.

Ākonga are encouraged to be curious and explore their understanding of identity, the world, belonging, and connection. In doing so, they explore a wide range of perspectives and draw upon different bodies of knowledge. This helps ākonga learn in other contexts and sets them up to be life-long learners.

The knowledge, skills, and values ākonga develop through English and Social Sciences support them to participate in social, cultural, political, and economic life, and prepare them for a variety of possible career pathways beyond school.  

English Career Pathways 

Social Sciences Career Pathways

• 1 B8 exercise book

• 1 document wallet

• Pencil, pen, highlighter, eraser - to stay in class in their document wallet

• Personal headphones 

• Personal Chromebook and charger

At times - other coloured pencils, felts, glue sticks, or scissors may be needed. These can be kept at home until needed.

Texts supplied by the Humanities Faculty.