Our curriculum has been purposefully designed so that every student can engage in learning opportunities to achieve academic and personal excellence. Literacy, Numeracy, Digital Literacy, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics are emphasised across our curriculum. Our courses allow for a range of authentic opportunities to demonstration deep thinking and learning. Learning has been designed to allow for personalised pathways across a range of programmes.

Our School runs on a weekly timetable and the school year is divided into two semesters (except for year 11 students as they have full year courses). The timetable structure below show where all the Learning Areas are situated in the senior timetable (i.e Literacy, Numeracy,, Learning Programme 2, etc). Each Learning Area will have a range of different courses for students to select from.

Please note you only have to select semester 1 courses for year 12 or year 13. All year 11 courses are full year. 

Click here to access a timetable template to record your selections. Make a copy of this and once it is complete email it to our Head of Department of International Students Marian Dingle (mdi@spotswoodcollege.school.nz)

Generic Stationery List 

The following items are required for all students to have in preparation for the new school year.  Any additional items will be found under each course.

We are a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school, and students in all Years 9-13 are required to bring a device to class for their own learning needs. The device should be robust and durable enough to handle school life, but light enough to be carried around easily by a teenager. 

The type of device you purchase should also depend on the courses your child is taking. Any courses such as Digital Technology (including Robotics, Coding and Digital Media), Photography, Music, Animation and some Art courses may require the student to have a different type of computer. If you are unsure please check with the school or teacher.  

Minimum specification for devices:

• 10” screen

• 4Gb RAM and a dual core processor

• At least 5 hours of battery power from a full charge

• Internet capable (Wifi connectivity – 801.11N/ac preferred)

Strongly recommended features:

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Durable waterproof bag/cover for protection and marked as to be identifiable

• USB Stick

 In addition every student will also need:

• Pens

• Pencils

• Ruler

• Eraser

• Sharpener

• Lined Refill

• Scientific Calculator

• A4 Ream of paper

• Earbuds/Earphones (for laptops)