Changes for 2013


Learning opportunities in 2013 will be offered over a 5-week block, a term block or a semester (half a year).

School will be open from 8 am to 4 pm every day, courses will start at 9 am. Every LA will be based in a room that doubles as a homebase, that means that students will have a base to operate from as well.

Other changes to the schedule for 2013 include:

  • 6 colour slots instead of 7 (in 2012) - all classes are 3 hour classes; with some one hour courses and some 1 and 1/2 hour courses.
  • Wednesday is a HB day where all students are based with their HBLA to be supported in their learning, meet for one on one conversations, collaborate with others etc (still 2.30 finish to allow students to take part in the inter-school sport competitions.
  • Tuesday morning is a normal start, no late start as in 2012.
  • Every day is a HB meeting time at 10 am, after the first course slot.
  • No Sport afternoon/session in the schedule, we are offering more PE courses and are hoping to offer a range of extra curricular activities before school, after school and at lunchtime.

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Red 1.1

Essential Numeracy

3NUM
Duncan Woods
"In this course the focus will be on developing expertise in the 4 basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They are ordered to allow you to develop your skills at a comfortable pace. By the time you work through all topics you will be able to calculate answers to really challenging problems with nothing more than a pen and paper! "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics , Mathematics & Statistics
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Finding out more about yourself through the context of looking at variety of Fitness options.

45PE
Emma Barrett
"Want to get fit, want some ideas on how to improve fitness the scope is huge! .Students will measure a range of fitness components from flexiblilty, speed to cardiorespiratory fitness. Then input data into a computer programme that uses your fitness strengths and links that to different sports. You will try out a range of different ways to work on different fitness components. There will be a small cost of $10 per person (this is to attend a spin biking session at the gym). "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Health & PE ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Music 101 - To infinity and Beyond

45MUS
Matthew Davis
In this course we will be exploring the history of musical instruments, styles and genres. We will be studying, experimenting with, and listening to a vast array of musical instruments, listening to and analysing a huge amount of music and looking at the fundamentals of music theory - particularly reading written music. The course will involve a mix of practical exercises, class discussions, guest speakers, ensemble playing, group singing, and will have a balance of LA- directed and 'discovery' learning. This course is open to players of all levels of experience, but is primarily designed for musicians who are near the beginning of their musical journey.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts , English, Learning Languages
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Drawing to sculpture / mixed media/ installation.

45ART
Sue Pearce
"Look, learn to see and learn how to structure a drawing. Learn how to use line to create a beautiful drawing. We will start by drawing from the landscape real and imaginary. We will create a small world - a sculpture and install outside at Wairapapa. We will photograph our work, bring drawing into photography and create a diorama. We will then use the diorama and photograph to create the pages for a story. You will publish your story, show it to someone, read it to a class if you want. You must be prepared to keep a visual diary - draw and keep a record of your learning. This is a whole term course. Materials: visual diary, 2 x 2b pencils, eraser and collect recycled materials for sculpture. There are course fees of $20.00 for the term and there will be some homework. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts , English
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
Literacy component

 

Identity in New Zealand

456SOC
Detroit Stirling
Develop knowledge of who you are where you come from. Were you born in New Zealand, or are you from over seas? What does it mean to be a kiwi? Come along and share about our culture in New Zealand. Learn how to share your whakapapa and what this means to you as someone living in Aotearoa.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences , Learning Languages
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
US11920 Identify Whakapapa. 2 credits level one.

 

45MAT

45MAT
Blair Sheet
"NUMBER Decimals, fractions, percentages, GST, huge numbers, minute numbers, ratios, BEDMAS – we will be consolidating the basics and looking at real life situations where we use these skills. Calculator use is an important part of this topic so every student needs a scientific or graphics calculator. A quad exercise book is also required. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
None

 

Skills with a sewing machine

5678TEX
Christine P
"From basics to brilliance. Learn new sewing skills or advance the skills you already have. Make clothes or a textile item to suit your tastes and your previous experience and skill level. If you make a garment you will also learn how to use a pattern if you don’t already know. On the first day we will discuss what you could make and you will need to bring the materials the following week. Once you have the basic sewing skills, you could move on to assessment standard credits at Levels One, Two or Three in the following modules if you wish. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Technology ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
Once you have the basic sewing skills, you could move on to assessment standard credits at Levels One, Two or Three in the following modules if you wish.

 

Selling Stuff

6IST
George Mackenzie
In this course you will look at how you are encouraged to buy stuff and also at how you can encourage others to buy stuff from you. Included in this study is an examination of some of the less scrupulous strategies used by advertisers to make consumers overweight, addicted, and poor.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences , English
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"US504 Produce a CV Achievement Standard 90840 v1 Apply the marketing mix to a new or existing product Achievement Standard 90053 v 4 Produce formal writing "

 

6MAT

6MAT
Louise Wilson
"ALGEBRA This topic is essential if you are planning to follow the Academic Mathematics pathway ( predominantly assessed by externals ) in 2013 as other topics you will study rely on good algebra skills. There will be a 1 hour external examination ( CAT ) set by NZQA on either 17/18 September – AS 91027 – worth 4 credits on Algebra skills . Revision time will be built into the Term 3 course. No calculators are allowed in this topic. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
AS 91027 - Apply Algebraic procedures in solving problems (CAT ) 4 credits

 

Social Change and History Part One: Changing People

67HUM
Peter Brailsford
"The focus of the programme will be on establishing a clear understanding of concepts, principles and processes used in the Social Studies and History disciplines. The aim is to use those understandings during the Akaroa field study in Week Seven of Term One. The learning from the field trip will provide a context for a variety of both internal and external assessments. The social action planned for this term is participation in the Anzac Day memorial service which is held on April 25th which is the first Tuesday of the school holidays. Areas of learning will include: • Maori and Pakeha relations and the Treaty of Waitangi • Gallipoli, WW1 and the ANZAC’s • New Zealand Society in the 20th Century • Akaroa community "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"Social Studies 1.4 AS91042 Report on personal involvement in a social justice and human rights action. 4 credits (Literacy) History 1.2 AS91002 Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders. 4 credits (Literacy) Social Studies 2.4 AS91282 Describe personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities. 5 credits (Literacy) History 2.2 AS91230 Examine an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders. (Literacy)"

 

Cynical As All Hell

7ENG
Frances Martin
This is a course about those tedious gender norms that have been restricting us all throughout history. We’ll indulge in a range of texts, including Mad Men, 1950s advertisements and sleazy contemporary music videos. This course will involve aspects of english, media studies and health. This content of this course will enable you to have a richer understanding of the texts that we’ll study later in the year. We will spend a lot of time perfecting our personal responses to texts for an assessment that you will be working on throughout the year.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English , Social Sciences, Health & PE
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
English 2.9 (4 credits). U.E. Literacy. Assessment will not be completed during this block.

 

The "force" will be with us.

7PHY
Florian Maisonneuve
This year-long course will follow an academic path to offer 22 credits at NCEA level 2, covering many different areas of physics. Term 1 will be focused on Mechanics, a topic which we have looked at already at lower levels. Mechanics is often required to enter in tertiary education qualifications. We will throw, push, run, jump, pull, collide, rotate, accelerate and stop. Hopefully this will occasionally makes us smile and laugh, while also keeping the "work" high with a bit of "pressure".
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Science ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
AS 91171, Demonstrate understanding of mechanics, 6 credits, external

Psychology

78PSY
Allan Henderson
"Psychology is the study of animal and human behaviour. If you want to find out what makes people tick then come along. You will learn about the different theories in psychology. Later we will look at topics from Social Psychology and also find out why we like some people when we study the psychology of inter-personal relations. You may want to eventually become a psychologists."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
Level 3 standards.

 

The Language of Consumerism

8ENG
Braden Faavae
"In this course we will explore how consumerism embodies visual information and verbal language techniques to create the desire to buy. We will explore some early images of advertising and how the poster and billboard became a fixture of city landscapes. Comparisons will be made to newer forms of marketing. This course will suit those who enjoy thinking and discussing contemporary issues and theorising about the world around us and some of the wider political implications of allowing corporate values to dictate the social and media agendas. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
"91473 Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence 4 credits External 91480 Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence 3 credits Internal "

 

Calculus

Derek Thatcher

 
This is normally a full year course for students who have completed level two mathematics. It will prepare students for first year university courses in mathematics, computer science, physics, medicine and engineering as well as providing a foundation for a future studies in subjects such as biomathematics and economics. More information
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
Total credits available Internal Unit Standards: 22 Achievement Standards: 25

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Yellow 1.1

Learn

4LRN
Duncan Woods
Learning the Unlimited Way
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

5mat

5MAT
Ino Kelderman
"The class is aimed at those who are reasonably confident in maths and are intending to do Level 1 NCEA next year. We will be going over topics such as fractions, percentages, ratios with an emphasis on working out solutions to ""real life "" problems presented in a written form to get used to the way NCEA assessments and actual problems might be presented. You will need a scientific calculator, a quad exercise book and something to write with!"
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
NA

 

To Be or Not To Be…. In with Shakespeare?

56DRA
Marlene Te'evale-Hunt
"What is your substance..? Shall I compare you to a summer’s day..? Where for art thou Romeo..? The course of true love never did run smooth. The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem..Die to themselves. Sweet roses do not so; of their sweet deaths are sweetest odours made; And so of you, beauteous and lovely youth…. In preparation for the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival 2013 being held at Hornby High School from the 18th-21st March we need to get together. Become the next great UPT version of Juliet or Puck and see how we can make wonderful words meet a modern present, past or future world."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Close up on film

56IST
George Mackenzie
A study of the components of film.


Curriculum Areas Covered:
English ,
Course Length:

Assessment Opportunities:
Achievement Standard 90856

 

Level One Art with Holly

6ART
Holly Ramsay
This course is a full years study and will run term by term. For term one we will be together in green block and homework is expected. There are course costs of $25.00 a term for materials. 22 level one credits are available and 12 are an externally assessed folio of work. Recording ideas and drawing will be in a visual diary or work book. You will also be given opportunities to exhibit you work, to do workshops with visiting artists and go on art trips. Its recommended that you continue this course throughout the year as it is designed to develop your skills and build on them. This is a practical course where you will learn heaps of techniques. These will help you to start working on your own ideas. Your work will link together through the year into a series and show your thoughts and feelings about a topic you are interested in. NCEA is available and will be given to you in a series of written tasks with an assessment schedule. You may choose to not enter into achievements standards but will be expected to follow the processes and steps of learning within this course. Regular homework is recommended
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
"AS90914 Credits: 4, Internally assessed - Use drawing methods and skills for recording information using wet and dry media AS90915 Credits: 6, Internally assessed - Use drawing conventions to develop work in more than one field of practice AS90916 Credits: 12, Externally assessed - Produce a body of work informed by established practice, and develops ideas using a range of media AS90917 Credits: 4, Internally Assessed - Produce a finished work that demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions"

 

Digital Learning in the real world!

6ICT
Mel Stopford
"In this course you'll get to apply your e-skills to real world contexts and have them assessed towards NCEA level one. There are four projects to choose from 1) Produce Desktop Published Documents 2) Produce a Presentation and present to your peers 3) Search the web effectively 4) Your very own project - bring your ideas to Mel and we can discuss assessment opportunities! You'll need a laptop for this course - you can hire one for free if you need to through the school office. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Technology ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"2788 - Produce simple desktop published documents using templates (2 credits) 5946 - Use computer technology to create and deliver a presentation from given content 18758 - Find information using the Internet Additional by negotiation. "

 

Jazz Band

678MUS
Matthew Davis
"The Jazz band is a practical course that focuses on ensemble playing and awareness, sight-reading and improvisation. Unlike most courses at UPT, this course is a year-long program, and requires considerable commitment outside of regular class times. Most of this course involves playing and performing as part of a group. Although not specifically designed as an 'NCEA' course, it is possible to complete a range of achievement standards at whichever level is appropriate for you. Students wanting to attain 'course endorsement' in music should also enroll in one of the NCEA music classes (levels 6, 7 or 8). Please talk to Matt if you have any questions or concerns about NCEA. 2013 is once again an exciting year for the UPT jazz band. We are once again planning on a short tour of the South Island in term 3, including making an appearance at the Blenheim Jazz Festival. This year the focus will be on having fun, developing tight ensemble work and general professionalism. This band also offers the opportunity for real student leadership, for those students that want to lead a band, arrange for an ensemble or organise events. With an ambitious program this year and a significant fundraising challenge ahead of us, students are expected to commit to the band (attending all rehearsals, meetings etc.) for the first three terms. Numbers on this course are limited, and this course is designed for students working at level 6 or above of the New Zealand Curriculum. You must come and see Matt if you are thinking about joining this course! This year we will begin our musical odyssey with an exploration of classic funk and fusion. We will draw inspiration from great artists such as Maceo Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Joe Zawinul, Mike Brecker, Weather Report, Sly and the Family Stone and Stevie Wonder to put together a set of tight, funkalicious grooves. We will be focusing on developing ensemble awareness, arranging, sight-reading, transcribing and improvisation skills. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English , the Arts
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
See Matt or visit the music website for assessment details https://sites.google.com/a/unlimited.school.nz/music

 

Get a Job and a Life

6ENG
Kirsty McMillan
"These courses are designed to suit part time trade school students and others keen to get practical skills to transition successfully from school. In semester one we will focus on cvs, cover letters, phone skills, talking to prospective employers, interview skills, and employment contracts. You will work towards gaining relevant gain experience In semester two we will focus on budgeting, form-filling - especially related to flatting - including lease agreements and setting my power and phones. We may also cover sitting your driver’s license, conflict resolution, and your legal rights and responsibilities. This course will be run in yellow block but students who have a clash with a trade school course will have the opportunity to meet in small groups outside of yellow block"
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
NCEA Level One - literacy and core generic unit standards

 

UPT Digital

UPTDIG
Renea Mackie
"www.uptdigital.com UPT Digital is the flagship pod of IT HOTHOUSE, a global ground-up innovation project to support IT, professional networking and entrepreneurship in schools. We focus primarily on web, game and app development, including project management, graphic design and digital music production. You decide what you would like to do. Key Projects in 2013 include ""IT HOTHOUSE USA"" (pre-selected team) and ""IT HOTHOUSE Outreach Projects"" (Web Dev). IT HOTHOUSE Pods also focus on building professional networks, personal hygiene, etiquette, public speaking and team work. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Technology , English, the Arts, Mathematics & Statistics, Social Sciences
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
There are a number of assessments (Level 1, 2 and 3) available in more than one curriculum area, depending on the project/s you choose to do. Students and caregivers have the opportunity to negotiate their own learning plan with Renea and supporting LA, Mel.

 

Geography & Sustainability

678GEO
Tracy Mills
"This course is designed for all students who are keen to explore Geography and/or Sustainability as a course this year. We will meet initially in 1.1 to discuss options - particularly how to create personalised courses eligible for endorsement - and plan the best way forward. Initial focus will be on geographic skills and concepts (across NCEA levels 1,2 & 3) and learning and applying a social inquiry process (to support independent research projects). This is a practical hands-on course with work in the field and active involvement with a variety of mentors and facilitators beyond our school community. It is not simply learning about geography but rather DOING geography (in all its shapes and forms). Course costs: - Recommended write in skills workbook: $25* - some field trips throughout the year may incur transport and or entry costs. These will be discussed further with students in 1.1"
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
See Geography & Sustainability "Slim Jim" for variety of assessment options. All will be discussed with students in 1.1

 

Nuts and Bolts of Physical Education with emphasis on Leadership

7PE
Emma Barrett
"Important to take this course if you are interested in leading in Year 9/10 Camp Term 2. During this semester we will plan and apply leadership skills in a group or team. Can work on this individually if you coach or lead a team in a club or out of school group. Through this course you will learn effective communication and leadership skills. You will participate in variety of activities during these activities you will analyse what makes an effective group what works well what doesn't. Towards the end of term beginning of next term we look at the sociology of sport. Past political, historical, economical factors that surround one of the biggest Sporting events in the World. The context is going to the euro cup. Finally we will look the components involved at making up a training programme. Students will learn about principles and methods of training and how to improve fitness and strength and improve physical skills. We will do some Ex Phys labs looking at effects of exercise on the body. We will also do some advanced fitness testing at the Lincoln University. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Health & PE ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
"2.7 (91332) (4 credits) (91329) (4 credits) 2.5 (91331) 4 credits 2.10 91366 3 credits "

 

Biology L2

7BIO

Ecology -how we all survive together on this planet! There is a voluntary field trip to Temple Basin on 20th march for 2 nights, with two other schools, to complete an internal assessment.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Science ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Design Thinking in Two and Three dimensions

78ART
Jared Gallagher
"This is the first part of a year long visual arts course with a focus of the discipline of design. The focus for this course will be exploring a range of 2D and 3D approaches to drawing to explore and generate options and ideas for a body of work. The course will be highly practical with a big emphasis on creating artwork from the word go. Students will need to bring an A3 or A4 visual diary and drawing media (2B and 4B pencils) for this course and there will be a cost of $10 to cover other materials. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"The work students produce in this course will go towards the following NCEA standards: L1 - AS 91310 Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design/ sculpture; 4 credits; Internal L2 - AS 91445 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design/sculpture; 4 credits; Internal "

 

Tramping and Sea-kayaking Expedition

78OUT
Peter Brailsford
"This is a joint course with Oxford Area school with limited places available and will involve an eight day expedition tramping in the St James Walkway and sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park. Trip Dates: Friday 15th – Friday 22nd February. Special Note: This is a limited entry. This course is only available to students with sufficient experience and have registered for the trip in 2012. Approximate Cost: $330"
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Health & PE ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
"Assessment: Unit 425: Experience Day Tramp (Level 2 )3 credits* Unit 426: Experience Camping (Level 2) 3 credits* Unit 489: Demonstrate sea kayaking skills on sheltered or slow-moving water (Level 2) 3 credits"

 

Finding the frame /78 PHOTO

78PHO
Sue Pearce
"This first term course is aimed at preparing yourself to complete a L2/3 Photography folio. We find out what we already know and work on a series of short projects to upskill your photo techniques. We will use this work to contribute to a class photography timeline of ‘isms’: pictorialism / modernism / surrealism / postmodernism etc . We will then work on a project that will extend your ideas and techniques. There will be lots of flexibility within a framework of how you approach the project. This project could involve, for example, documentary style with a real client/ issue focus such as creating a series of images for use by a charity, creating a narrative in film noir style, or light shadow glass- secret lives of objects. Following this independent project, you will be well prepared to begin your folio. Prerequisites: You need to have completed a L1 art folio or Visual arts 1.3 AS 90915 prior to undertaking this course. Materials: You will need to purchase a start-up photography art pack: visual diary, folder, photo-ink jet paper. You will need a pen drive for image storage. There are course fees of approximately $40 / term and there will be 3 hours homework per week. Although it will be desirable to have your own SLR camera, we do have a limited number of school cameras available for use in class. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts , English, Social Sciences
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Mechanics for experts

8PHY
Emily B
Physics is hard, boring, irrelevant to everyday life and nothing new has been discovered for hundreds of years. At least that's what people tell me. If these were true I would never have wanted to research and teach physics and astronomy. This course is about how physics makes sense, is new and exciting and applicable to everything we do everyday. Want to know more about the experiments at CERN? The ultimate fate of the universe? How physicists invent ground-breaking medical devices? Then I invite you to study 13 Physics where you can learn not just facts and equations, but acquire the skills to understand, evaluate, and maybe even be a part of the 'next-big-thing' in science. Students in this course are expected to attend all year long. During the first term we will work on Mechanics and prepare for an external exam.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Science ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
AS 91524, Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems, 6 credits, external

 

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Green 1.1

Dance your ass off

45PE
Detroit Stirling
Students will learn a dance and describe how this influences well being/hauora. Students will evaluate involment and effort in performances and reflect on how this influences spiritual, mental, physical and social well being.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English , Social Sciences, Health & PE
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

Chinese

45CHI
Nancy Chu 
"Term block 1.1 For Beginners class: The Chinese introductory course covers two parts: A. language & B. culture. A. Language learning involves: 1. Understand the key elements to the language. To learn Hanyu Pinyin by using alphabet with four tones; 2. know how to use greetings; 3. talk about personal details (the aim of this section is to write a self-introduction); 4. understand the idea of how to address family members; 5. count numbers and be able to tell time. B. Culture learning involves introducing Chinese greeting culture, a Chinese song, important Chinese festivals and food (such as spring festival and lantern festival). "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Learning Languages , Learning Languages
Course Length:
Block

The Solar System

45SCI
Florian Maisonneuve
This course is for beginners in Astronomy. We will explore the solar system with its planets, moons, asteroids, comets, other bits of rock and/or ice, and of course the sun. Where do they come from? What is their fate? What have we explored? Is there a chance to find life out there?
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Science ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Who do you think you are?

45ENG
Marlene Te'evale-Hunt
"Let’s learn about each other by creating a personal video blog or writing a self-biography for a magazine or writing a simple daily journal. In this course I intend to learn all about YOU. Let’s be creative about ourselves. I want to see what skills you have so I can assist you with the ones that you are not so hot at. I also want to look at the poetry in songs and the imagery in books with you. So join me and show me what YOU got!"
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Good Food

5678HOS
Christine P
Make food that you will enjoy eating and is also good for you. Use your existing skills and learn new skills to make meals and snacks with very little equipment – will you be going flatting in the next few years? Develop new skills, learn what foods our bodies need to keep fit and healthy and get lots of new creative food ideas. This course can lead on to assessment standard credits at Levels One, Two or Three in the following modules. There will be a $15 cost to cover most ingredients and you will need to bring some perishable foods.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Technology , Health & PE
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
This course can lead on to assessment standard credits at Levels One, Two or Three in the following modules

 

Number

6MAT
Derek Thatcher
We will be improving on our number skills essential for moving on in Maths such as fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportion and standard form. We will also be looking at strategies for solving complex problems such as might occur in real life and will be part of the internal assessment we will attempt.


Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
91026 Apply numeric reasoning in solving problems - 4 credits Internal

 

Akaroa humanities trip L1

6SCI
Miriam Denney
How humans came to Banks Peninsula, what they found there, and how we now look after the Hector's Dolphins, wet as, and other special features. There will be a biology research project assessment to complete based on the trip. Human evolution and dispersal of Homo sapiens to NZ will be covered.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Science ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Akaroa: tagata whenua and tourism

67ENG
Braden Faavae
"This course is for students who are interested in social, cultural and environmental issues and who wish to take their learning in new and interesting directions. This is a term course and there will be a fee of $70 for the term one field trip for Akaroa. We are looking at staying on a marae and with other groups who will be preparing in other classes. Our focus as an English class will be around the history of the area and the new tourist focus the town has. We will price and rate the ice-creams and compare these to ice-creams we will buy later in the year on our other field trips to Denniston and to Wellington. Students may then produce posters advertising their own products; or help make a documentary for the field trip. There are overall expectations that everyone will learn about tikanga, powhiri, mihi, waiata and haka. There are also expectations for keeping reflective journals. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English , Social Sciences
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"AS 90855 Create a visual text 3 credits AS 90856 Study visual texts 3 credits "

 

Affluenza: Are you immune?

678GEO
Tracy Mills
"Do you have the disease? Are you immune? There are several definitions for Affluenza, amongst them: 1. The bloated, sluggish and unfulfilled feeling that results from an obsessive effort to keep up with the Joneses. 2. A painful, contagious, virally transmitted condition of overwork, debt, anxiety, stress, depression and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more. 3. An unsustainable addiction to economic growth As geographers and social scientists we will explore this contemporary disease and examine how it impacts on our lives and the health and well-being of our planet. This is an excellent companion course for those students also interested in exploring the education for sustainability course in orange (see Jen's descriptor) "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"NCEA Level 1 AS91012 Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue NCEA Level 2 AS91245 Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue NCEA Level 3 AS91432 Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue"

 

Level two art with Holly

7ART
Holly Ramsay
You will work on your own body of work that links through your ideas and practical skills developing. This is a full years study and runs through two semesters in yellow block. Extra studio time will be on Wednesdays. Techniques and process will be taught but the way you develop your ideas further is up to you. You will get the opportunity to workshop with practicing artists throughout the year. There will be trips outside the class room such as galleries, field trips out of town and more. You will also have access to resources at the University of Canterbury. Self management is key to you having a successful year. Deadlines are expected to be honored. All work must be your own and formative assessments will be twice a term.You may also choose to exhibit your work at the end of the year with other students and staff. There are materials costs of $25.00 a term.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
22 Credits= 12 external, 10 Internal

 

7NUM

7MAT
Louise Wilson
" SEQUENCES AND SERIES This is a study of number patterns. It is internally assessed by a new Achievement Standard – AS 91258 – worth 2 credits. Algebra skills from Level 1 are useful in this topic but not essential. A graphics or scientific calculator is essential. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
AS 91258 - Solve straight forward problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences. 2 credits

 

Legal Studies

78LEG
Allan Henderson
"An introduction to legal concepts. In the early stages of the course we examine the difference between civil and criminal law, the New Zealand constitution, common law and the elements of contract. If you want to find out more about your rights and responsibilities come along. You may be a lawyer in the future"
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
"Level 3 Unit Standards 10341,10344"

 

8mas

8MAS
Ino Kelderman
"We will start on Probability concepts. If you have done level 2 Probability for the external exam this will be straight-forward step up but if you have only done level 1 Probability and Algebra this will still be accessible with if you are prepared to do extra work. You will meet some new techniques and terms such as combinations and permutations, probability functions and risk. Simulations will also be involved. A graphics calculator and/or a computer will be an advantage though you can make do with a scientific calculator."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
AS91585 (external)

 

Dystopia

8MED
Nathan Woods
In this course you will study a range of media texts which depict undesirable future worlds. In dystopian worlds poverty and oppression are often rampant, and peoples' lives are often controlled by totalitarian governments.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"AS 90600 Explain how meaning is created in media texts (4 credits, internal) AS 90779 Investigate an aspect of media in NZ (4 credits, internal) AS 90604 Complete and justify a concept and treatment for a media product (2 credits, internal) AS 90606 Create a media product using appropriate media technology (6 credits, internal)"

 

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Blue 1.1

Touring the World

345IST
George Mackenzie
"This is a project-based course that looks at the countries of the world through stories, history, geography, beliefs and culture. As a part of this course there will be a focus on developing writing skills with an emphasis on writing for a purpose; and reading for meaning. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English , Social Sciences
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
No NCEA assessment.

 

4MAT

4MAT
Louise Wilson
"NUMBER Decimals, fractions, percentages, GST, huge numbers, minute numbers, ratios, BEDMAS – we will be consolidating the basics and looking at real life situations where we use these skills. Calculator use is an important part of this topic so every student needs a scientific or graphics calculator. A quad exercise book is also required. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
None

 

Healthy living

45HEA
Detroit Stirling
Health Promotion here at UPT? We are now at the Universiy site, what does this mean for healthy living choices, where do I get my lunch from now? How can I keep active with sport? What are my options, how can I think outside the box? Come along to this class and do an inquiry on health promotion. This class is for two hours and will have one hour of independent study.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Health & PE , English
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Making mistakes and loving it

45ART
Holly Ramsay
"In Red block foundation art with Holly. This course runs for all of term one and there are course fees of $20.00. There are NCEA credits available but this isnt the main focus of this course. We will work together 3 hours a week in class and regular homework is expected. You will: draw/paint/draw/printmake/draw/design/photograph and so much more. And if that isnt enough we will: talk/discuss/critique/go on trips/look at art/meet real artists and have the opportunity to exhibit your work. This is a skills based course and self management is a major focus. You will also learn to work in groups of ideas and not make just one art work...if that isnt enough...the best sometimes comes from the worst so be prepared to make mistakes and love them."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English , the Arts
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
Level One AS90917 Internally Assessed Credits:4 - Produce a finished work that demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions

 

Typo

45ARD
Jared Gallagher
"This course provides opportunities for you to explore what is Typography? and how can you use Type to create powerful and expressive artwork and visual communication? This course is aimed at people who are interested in learning about graphic design and is suitable for absolute beginners, as well as those with some experience in art. If you take this course you will have opportunities to make a range of own artworks with text using different tools and media. There will be a cost of $5 per student to cover materials. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Sell it Like it is - visual English

6ENG
Braden Faavae
"On this course we will explore advertising and how it used to persuade us to consume. To study advertising successfully we will need to understand visual elements such as composition but also verbal elements such as hype and rhetoric. These devices are used in combination with each other - both for moving images and static images. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
"AS 90855 Create a visual text 3 credits AS 90856 Study a visual text 3 credits "

 

Number

6MAT
Duncan Woods
We will be improving on our number skills essential for moving on in Maths such as fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportion and standard form. We will also be looking at strategies for solving complex problems such as might occur in real life and will be part of the internal assessment we will attempt.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
91026 Apply numeric reasoning in solving problems - 4 credits Internal

Athletics

6PE
Emma Barrett 
The first term we will be concentrating on Athletics there will be three different standards you can obtain over this unit. This is done in conjunction with one of the practicals in 1.3. You look at different strategies to improve physical performance. What are the barriers that prevent you from achieving the success you want to achieve in your practical and how you go about minimizing these. Again this can be done in conjunction with various contexts or practicals throughout the year(class blocks). You need to alert Emma at the start of the unit. It involves managing yourself to bring correct and appropriate gear to class, seeking appropriate feedback, making and setting goals to achieve a desired outcome.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Health & PE , 
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"1.3 (3 credits) 90964 1.6 (3 credits) 90967 1.9 (3 credits) 90970"

 

Web Design

678ICT
Derek Thatcher
Learn HTML5, CSS3 from scratch. Support for students with web design skills already to push further and develop Wordpress or Drupal sites. We will be running our own webserver and publishing live to the world. You will need your own computer (or organise to borrow one from the school)

http://tahi.unlimited.school.nz/course/view.php?id=17


Curriculum Areas Covered:
Technology , the Arts
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"Level 1 AS 1.43 Implement basic procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome. 4 credit internal. Level 2 AS 2.43 Implement advanced procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome. 4 credit internal. 25645 Create a website using a dedicated web-authoring tool to meet a set brief. 3 credits internal. 25655 Create a website using a mark-up language to meet a set brief. 3 credits internal. Level 3 AS 3.43 Implement complex procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome 25657 Create a website for a stakeholder using a mark-up language. 6 credits internal. 25658 Create a website for a stakeholder using a dedicated web-authoring tool. 5 credits internal."

 

Stage Challenge 2013

678DRA
Marlene Te'evale-Hunt
"UPT has done well in previous years in the Regional Stage Challenge competition so why stop a great tradition? Let’s continue to develop the skills started in previous years such as dance, choreography, costume creation, set construction, fundraising, budgeting, producing, directing and performance. We require a minimum of 30 participants. Perform while earning NCEA credits; talk to your LA if you wish to be in the team."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
"A/S 1.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills in a dance (4 credits) A/S 2.1 Choreograph a section of dance for a group (5 credits) A/S 3.1 Produce a dance for performance (9 credits)"""

 

7mat

7MAT
Ino Kelderman
"We are going to start with Algebra because it is the main tool for this course in level 2 Maths. We will start from what you did in Level 1 and build on that to solving harder equations and problems, simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, rearranging more complex formulae. Some new things will come up such as logarithms and surds. The main assessment is external and hopefully by the end of the year you will be confident in the use of Algebra - the main communication form of Maths and Science. Please bring a scientific or graphics calculator and a quad exercise book."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
AS91261 Apply algebraic methods in solving problems.

 

Philosophy through the centuries

78PHL
Brent Silby
"This full term course is a journey through the major Philosophical thinkers from Plato to Darwin and beyond. This course introduces Philosophical thinking with reference to the world’s greatest thinkers. Assessment: Students will write a philosophy essay to contribute to 91475 (Level 3 English) or 91101 (Level 2 English), which is running throughout the year."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences , English, Science
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
91475 Level 3, 6 credits; 91101 Level 2, 6 credits

 

Redox and Spectroscopy

8CHEM
Florian Maisonneuve
This course is part of a full year programme of NCEA level 3 chemistry. Students are expected to spend approximately as much time doing homework as they have in class. As an introduction we will cover two topics: the first part of this term will be dedicated to oxidation/reduction (redox), while we will study spectroscopy during the second half. Both will be assessed by an internal exam.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Science ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"AS 91393 - 3 credits - Internal AS 91388 - 3 credits - Internal"

 

Conversation Among the Ruins

8ENG
Frances Martin
This is a course about differences of opinion, ethical issues and bodies as ideological battlefields. We’ll be discussing various issues which have inspired social revolutions, violent uprisings and some powerful writing. This course covers aspects of both the english and health curriculum. We will be reading and analysing some contemporary column writing and creating some of our own to add to your writing portfolios.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English , Health & PE
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
English 3.4 (6 credits), won't be completed during this block.

 

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Purple 1.1

Advertising and Marketing

45ENG
Braden Faavae
"On this course you will develop part one of a marketing strategy for a new product on the market. You may interpret the product any way you wish and develop a plan that targets the product at a particular market. Part one is to produce a static image that advertises your product. Part two in term two will be to develop the packaging and marketing strategy for the product. We will learn concepts like branding; advertising; marketing; target audience; reach. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:

 

The Need for Speed

45TEC
Jared Gallagher
"This course is about designing stuff, and in this case designing stuff that moves fast. If you choose this course you can expect to be learning different design skills including: how to investigate an issue, how to sketch and draw in 2D and 3D, how to use the design process, as well as how to make models to test ideas. There will be a $5 cost per student for this course to cover supplied drawing materials. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Technology ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Tour D’Akaroa

45SOS
Peter Brailsford
In 1840 the first wave of French settlers waded ashore and nearly changed the fabric of New Zealand society. The class will be looking at what Akaroa and Bank Peninsula can teach us about the development of New Zealand and the ways in which it responds to the challenges and changes confronting. There will be an opportunity to participate in the Humanities three-day field study camp at Akaroa in week 7 of Term One. The cost of the trip is approximately $85
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English , Social Sciences
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Place and Identity

45SOC
Tracy Mills
"Tūrangawaewae is one of the most well-known and powerful Māori concepts and normally translates as a 'place to stand'. Many people in NZ and in other countries who are not Māori feel a strong connection with particular places - often this is the place they were born or where their ancestors came from. The concept of turangawaewae could be described as being universal. For us as UPT we are settling in to our new temporary home. We will explore how our connections to places shape our identity and how we in turn shape our"
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Digital Skills

45ICT
Mel Stopford
This course is for students who would like to extend their digital skills! In this class you'll choose from a range of topics - ePortfolios, Word Processing, Presentations, Online Tools and more. All material will be online and you'll need a computer for this course (you can hire them for free). Its a good idea to come to this class if you want to learn your way around our schoolwide use of gmail, google docs, Moodle and Mahara. See you there!
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Technology ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
Negotiated around choices made to investigate further.

 

45678 Maori

45678MAO
Detroit Stirling
Come along and learn Te Reo Maori. Did you enjoy the powhiri this year? Anyone is welcome to learn about your family and how to introduce your brothers and sisters, your friends in Maori. We will learn our mihimihi and explore our dreams and aspirations, play fun games and activities to learn Maori. Students doing assessment should also do this class.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Learning Languages , Health & PE
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
"AS91085 Whakarongo AS91284 Whakarongo AS90542 Whakarongo"

 

Teenage Kicks

6ENG
Frances Martin
This is a course about teenage rebellion, romance, late nights, bad habits and tight jeans. It’s a course for teenagers about the antics and ambitions of teenagers throughout history. It’s also an english class. We’ll spend 1.1 trying to make sense of some of that nonsensical NCEA babble and I’ll help you to figure out what you need to do to succeed in english at this level. We’ll indulge in some texts to introduce you to the theme that we’ll be pursuing throughout the year and you’ll have a go at writing about the texts. We’ll make a start on a few assessments that you will be able to work on throughout the year. This course will run all year, but you don’t need to take it for the whole year if you have more interesting learning opportunities to pursue.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English , Health & PE
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
English 1.8 (4 credits) and English 1.10 (4 credits). Both count for level 1 literary. Students won't complete these assessments during this block, they are assessments that continue throughout the year.

Chinese

6CHI
Nancy Chu 
"For students who have learnt Chinese last year, it is a continuation of last year study. Language learning focuses on paragraph and conversation study. Learning contents cover: A. language & B. culture. A. Language learning involves: 1. How to write a Chinese CV 2. How to introduce yourself in an interview 2. How to make a phone call B. Culture learning involves learning a Chinese song and introducing important Chinese festivals and food (such as spring festival and lantern festival). "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Learning Languages , Learning Languages
Course Length:
Block 

6NUM

6NUM
Louise Wilson
"6 NUMERACY Students will work towards the unit standards - US 26623 - Use Number to Solve Problems ( 4 credits ) US 26627 – Use Measurement to Solve Problems (3 credits ) US 26626 – Interpret Statistical Information for a Purpose ( 3 credits ) by creating a portfolio of learning that shows an understanding and ability to use mathematical skills that are encountered in everyday life. ALL THREE UNIT STANDARDS MUST BE COMPLETED TO GAIN THE 10 CREDITS NECESSARY FOR NUMERACY. As evidence has to be gathered over time this is a course that will probably take a minimum of two terms to complete so be prepared to sign up and commit. Some of the evidence can be gathered in other classes or in your own individual projects. This is a course for students who will struggle to gain Numeracy through Achievement Standards. If you are unsure if this is the course for you please talk to Ino or Louise. A calculator and quad exercise book is essential. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Mathematics & Statistics ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"US 26623 - 4 credits US 26627 - 3 credits US 26626 - 4 credits"

 

L1 art folio-Observation 101- getting it down on paper

6ART
Sue Pearce
"This terms work is aimed at laying the groundwork to begin a L1 art folio. During term one, we will cover drawing, painting, and introduce photography and animation. We start with drawing from the natural world, working with your own interests to develop a personal narrative using photography and animation techniques( flip books/stop motion ). Ideas and techniques will be further developed using painting, montage and multimedia. We will go on a field trip and gather information/collect items of significance through photography and drawing. To inspire and guide us, we also look at how artists have developed their own personal narratives. You will develop the drawing skills you already have and those you don’t even know you possess. You will extend your art techniques through experimentation in a variety of media and processes. This work will contribute to NCEA internals and lay the foundation for you to start your art folio. Materials: A3 visual diary, folder, clearfile, 2 x 2b pencils,pencil sharpener, eraser. There are course fees of $20.00 for the term, plus cost of fieldtrip. there will be 2- 3 hours homework/ week."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts , English, Social Sciences
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"NCEA: part 1.2 and part 1.1, plus contributes to the folio. 1.1 has literacy component"

 

Homegrown - Exploring Kiwi Music

67MUS
Matthew Davis
In this block we will be exploring issues of identity through music. How does the music of New Zealand reflect our diverse cultural history? How has music helped to shape New Zealand's cultural and social landscape? What gives the music of this country a unique identity of it's own? Which kiwi bands seriously rock? These and other equally pressing questions will be discussed and explored through a study of kiwi music... We will be listening to, watching, reading, analysing, reviewing and playing music from Aotearoa New Zealand",
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts , English
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"Music 1.6 (AS 91095) and/ or Music 2.9 (AS 91278) Music 1.2 (AS91091) other standards are available through consultation with Matt"" "

 

The World of School

7ENG
Nathan Woods
You go to school to learn - right? But what should you be learning? Why? And who should decide? In this class you will explore a range of contemporary and historical texts that ask questions about the purpose, power, and process of schooling.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"AS91104 2.7 Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence 4 credits Internal AS91106 2.9 Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence 4 credits Internal"

 

Sociology

78SOC
Allan Henderson
"Sociology is the study of society and the impact it has on us. If you want to sharpen your interest in social and political issues come along. You will gain an understanding of major theories. later we will look at schools and education. You will understand how race, gender and social class unjustly impact upon our access to opportunity."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
Level 3 standards

 

Business Skills and Entrepreneurship

78IST
George Mackenzie
"This Integrated Studies course combines business, enterprise and English and follows on from the Level 1 course. It continues to explore the business world either through individual venture or by studying key aspects of business. Students can begin or continue there own venture with the support of LAs and community mentors. Or they can study aspects of business such as project management, marketing and/or motivational theory. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences , English
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"Achievement Standard 90846 v1 Conduct market research for a new or existing product Achievement Standard 91105 Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s) "

 

Philosophy: Science - Good, Bad, Bugus

89PHL
Brent Silby
"Note: This is a University level course taught at Unlimited. Successful completion of this course will earn students 15 points (stage one) towards a University degree. Further details of this opportunity will be outlined in class. Students not wishing to pursue the University assessment are welcome to attend. In this introduction to skepticism we analyze the extraordinary claims of fortune tellers, clairvoyants, psychics, and homeopaths. Should we believe what they tell us, or should we ask for more evidence? We discuss the dangers of blind acceptance of ideas, and develop a “Baloney Detection” toolbox."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences , English, Science
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
Stage one university course assessment

 

Biology L3

8BIO

Homeostasis - how your body works to keep you alive under normal and extreme conditions. The assessment will include a practical research assessment measuring how your body copes under stress in the gym! Great for students with an interest in the human body and medicine!
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Science ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:

 

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Orange 1.1

Learn

4LRN
Blair Sheet
Learning the Unlimited Way
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

4/5sci Energy

45SCI
Ino Kelderman
"Energy: What is it? Where do we get it from? How do we get it? Why does it need to be renewable? What is radiant heat, convection, conduction? What is fracking? What is cracking? Why did they add lead to fuel for cars? And whatever else we can fit into 1.1."
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Science , Technology
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
NA

 

DJ Music production

456DJ
Brent Silby
Students will learn about the history of EDM (electronic dance music) and have the opportunity to produce their own remix/original production. Students will also gain hands-on experience with DJ performance technology


Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:

 

Correspondence 2013

CORR
Mel Stopford
If you are doing Correspondence this year and you would like a dedicated time to work on your courses, then this is the block for you! Mel is taking over from Scott with organising Correspondence. Use this time to meet for a 1-1, accept and return work books and get support with your studies. See you there!
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:

 

The Big Bang and the birth of earth L1

6SCI
Miriam Denney
Starting with how the universe started (astronomy) and moving into how stars create elements (chemistry), and then looking at how the earth was formed and continues to change today (geology). Various L1 science assessments can be agreed.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Science ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:

Chinese

6CHI
Nancy Chu 
"For students who have learnt Chinese last year, it is a continuation of last year study. Language learning focuses on paragraph and conversation study. Learning contents cover: A. language & B. culture. A. Language learning involves: 1. How to write a Chinese CV 2. How to introduce yourself in an interview 2. How to make a phone call B. Culture learning involves learning a Chinese song and introducing important Chinese festivals and food (such as spring festival and lantern festival). "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Learning Languages , Learning Languages
Course Length:
Block
 

The Origins of Psychology

6PSY
Nathan Woods
This course traces psychology back to its philosophical beginnings in ancient Greece. We learn when and how psychology began and who has influenced the development of psychology over time. Key issues in psychology, such as the mind/brain debate, freewill versus determinism, and nature versus nurture will be outlined and discussed. We will also cover key approaches to psychology.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences , English
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
US 27255 Describe Approaches to Psychology Credits: 6

 

Innovation and Materials Technology

67TEC
Jared Gallagher
"This is the first part of a year long course with the initial focus being on developing essential drawing and design skills. Students will be engaging with different design briefs in either product or spatial design areas, and will be exploring design ideas while developing a range of design skills and knowledge including: 2D and 3D sketching and drawing; computer aided design; the design process; mock-up and model making; testing and evaluating design ideas. Students will need an A3 or A4 visual diary; pencils (HB and 2H); A3 folder for this course. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Technology ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
"The work students produce in this course will go towards the following NCEA standards: L1 - AS 91063 1.30 Produce freehand sketches that communicate design ideas; 3 credits; External AS 91064 1.31 Produce instrumental, multi-view orthographic drawings that communicate technical features of design ideas; 3 credits; External AS 91065 1.32 Produce instrumental paraline drawings to communicate design ideas; 3 credits; External AS 91068 1.35 Undertake development of design ideas through graphics practice; 6 credits; Internal L2 - AS 91337 2.30 Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas; 3 credits; External AS 91338 2.31 Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design; 4 credits; External AS 91341 2.34 Develop a spatial design through graphics practice; 6 credits; Internal AS 91342 2.35 Develop a product design through graphics practice; 6 credits; Internal "

 

Make a film in 48 Hours!!!

67MED
Marlene Te'evale-Hunt
Short films, documentaries and music videos. If you are creative, love films, willing to learn and study what makes the best shots we will discover the basics of film making together. We can make music videos, documentaries and possibly even an online reality television show; the possibilities are endless. Develop your skills in preparation for the National 48 Hours Film Festival where Peter Jackson views every film made to choose the wild card (or two) every year. Let’s do it.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English ,
Course Length:
Block
Assessment Opportunities:
PS. There are credits you can gain.

 

Chemistry in the lab

7CHEM
Florian Maisonneuve
During term one we will do a lot of practical chemistry in the university labs. We will learn about many chemicals, mix them, come up with amazing colours, make bubbles and hopefully no explosions. We will also solve mysteries to identify what's in secret solutions. This term is the first of a full year of chemistry at NCEA level 2, necessary to move on to level 3. Students are expected to follow the whole year programme.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Science ,
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"AS 91161 - 4 credits - Internal AS 91162 - 3 credits - Internal"

 

Instrumentation and Arranging

78MUS
Matthew Davis
In this course we will be using a variety of practical exercises to expand our understanding of how music works. We will be experimenting with a range of styles and genres to create exciting and bizarre arrangements of familiar tunes. We will also be beginning to develop composition and performance skills in preparation for assessments later in the year.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts , English, Learning Languages
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
"This term ee will be focusing on the following standards: Level Two: 91273 (Instrumentation), 91278 (Kiwi Music), 91291 (Composition), 91270 (Solo Performance) Level Three: 91424 (arranging), 91418 (solo Performance), 91419 (Composition) This course is part of a semester long programme. Assessment for this course is negotiable. Please see the course handbook or course overview for more details. "

 

Senior Art Personal projects/ folio -sculpture

78ART
Sue Pearce
"In term one we will be focussing on the sculpture internals and preparing to undertake a L2 folio. We start by examining the formal properties of sculpture through a series of short exercises in which you create small works looking at repetition, scale and material properties. we will work with found and recycled materials and casting. After a study of artist exemplars, We move onto personal projects developing your ideas in preparation for a folio Materials: Visual diary, folder, clearfile, 2 x 2b pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser. Costs: $30/ term"
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts , English, Social Sciences, Technology
Course Length:
Term
Assessment Opportunities:
"internals literacy component"

 

About turn- Conscious Consumerism

78HOL
Jen Rodgers
"Reviving old skills can play a part in the solutions to current issues- climate crisis, economic downturn, waste, consumerism and the reliance on fossil fuels. In this hands on course you'll gain practical skills to help you make sustainable lifestyle choices and move from being a consumer to a producer- yah! Think traditional crafting, upcycling and repairing, forgaging and preserving etc....We will also work as a group or as small groups to take some postitive community action to address the current issues. Be independent and resilient, have fun, make change for others in your community, learn new practical skills and make all your birthday/christmas pressies in one go! "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences , Education for sustainability
Course Length:
block
Assessment Opportunities:
On completion of the 10 weeks you will have the knowledge and skills to achieve NZQA achievement standards in Education for Sustainability 90810. Jen will support you to plan, implement and evaluate a personal or group action that will contribute towards a sustainable future (6 credits Internal)

 

Reaching the Summit Level 3 Physical Education

8PE
Emma Barrett
"This semester we will be running a variety of courses. These include running the Christcurch Half Marathon 21.1 km (Queens Birthday weekend) in under a specified time. This can be done in combination with the training programme (3.2 90740) but will be looking at this later this semester. Along with the practical. Students complete their own definition of what hauora means to them. They record and log their progress over their 10 week training programme. Then they evaluate how their hauora was effected by participation in this programme. Reference and understanding of ex phys (level 2) and principles and methods of training, plus a background in hauora understanding are essential (gained through Health or Physical Education) for completing this standard. Towards the end of term one and moving onto term two we will be looking at Teaching Yr 7and 8s. Students will research what encourages and discourages physical activity for early teenagers. They will create a couple of lessons that will promote physical activity and evaluate how successful they were and what they would change for next time. Assessment is an essay. Useful to have some experience in critical thinking and an understanding of leadership will be useful to have completed level 2 skill learning and physiological skills (90435 2.4) and some leadership work in level 2(2.7 90438). Students have the ability to work independently in standards we will be working on critical thinking and going over concepts necessary for the standards. We will begin looking at biomechanics standard towards the end of term 2. This standard gives amazing feedback after a motorskill breakdown. For example a football kick we can look and calculate at the speed on contact of the ball. Speed of limbs after contact speed of ball on contact. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Health & PE ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
"(3.2 90740) 3.5 (90744) (3 credits). 90741 Credits 5"

 

Level 3 art with Holly

8ART
Holly Ramsay
You will work on your own body of work that links through your ideas and practical skills developing. This is a full years study and runs through two semesters in orange block. Extra studio time will be on Wednesdays. Techniques and process will be taught but the way you develop your ideas further is up to you. You will get the opportunity to workshop with practicing artists throughout the year. There will be trips outside the class room such as galleries, field trips out of town and more. You will also have access to resources at the University of Canterbury. Self management is key to you having a successful year. Deadlines are expected to be honored. All work must be your own and formative assessments will be twice a term.You may also choose to exhibit your work at the end of the year with other students and staff. There are materials costs of $25.00 a term.
Curriculum Areas Covered:
the Arts ,
Course Length:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
26 Credits = 14 external, 12 internal

 

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Conservation Action Network- changing the world

Every Wednesday

Fiona Harman
"Conservation Action Network, working on your passions and interests within sustainability, conservation and the environment. Strongly project/self interest driven option where you choose and get supported to achieve your goals within these areas. There is a incredible group already operating who have awesome plans for 2013 - if you want to join us please get in touch and find out what we do and how you can be a part of determining just how you want your environmental future to look. There's a diverse range of projects and actions from students already under way - we'll do plenty of field trips and camps with great mentor support as we explore who can help us out with their expertise from the wider community. "
Curriculum Areas Covered:
Social Sciences , English, the Arts, Science, Health & PE
Course Lenght:
Semester
Assessment Opportunities:
a variety of LA supported assessment opportunities will be available - all negotiable and well supported.

 

Stage Challenge

Emily 

Will be on Wednesday afternoons

 

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