We are currently in the process of subject selection for 2026. Senior students are required to select subjects as an "Expression of Interest" by 18th July through the Google Forms. This will inform the planning to create option lines.
Final subject selection will take place in Week 4 of Term 3, following 1:1 meetings and a whānau hui on Wednesday, 6th August. Final subjects must be selected via the Kamar Portal by Friday, 8th August.
Year 11, 12 and 13 students focus on NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 as they prepare for their future study and/or career paths. We also offer vocational education and training courses that provide students with access to a range of pathways offering practical skills and training to prepare them for employment or tertiary study.
Students can also take Kōtui Ako (Online Learning Community) or Te Kura (distance learning) courses to widen their subject choices. Students excelling at their studies can access tertiary-level courses or study Scholarship.
English, Maths and Science are compulsory at Year 11
All students must pass the Common Assessment Activity (CAA)in literacy (reading and writing) and numeracy to pass NCEA Level 1. This assessment begins in Year 10.
Science classes will be taught by three different Science teachers throughout the year to allow specialist teachers to cover the topics of Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
Year 11 students must select three subjects via the Kamar Portal
It is advised to look ahead to Year 12 options and consider future pathways when selecting Year 11 courses.
Year 12 students must select five subjects via the Kamar Portal
English and Mathematics are recommended subjects.
Students can choose not to take one or either English or Mathematics if it can be shown that this is not detrimental to their future pathway. This decision must be made following discussions with the student, their parent or caregiver, dean or careers advisor.
The Level 2 English course contains University Entry literacy credits for reading and writing.
Before dropping Level 2 English, students should ensure they can obtain University Entry literacy credits through other Level 2 or 3 subjects
Year 13 students must select five subjects via the Kamar Portal
Students should select subjects based on their preferred study or career pathway.
Students must ensure they can obtain University Entry literacy credits through their Level 3 subjects