Curriculum Studies Guide

Curriculum Studies Guide

Curriculum Studies Guide 2022

Introduction

Choosing subjects for the following year is an important process. Course selections can have implications for future pathways, so it is important that students fully understand their subject choices and the impact of those choices on their future career options.

Option choice should be determined by evaluating: a) Previous study b) Possible future career needs c) Necessity for future career flexibility d) Ability – discuss this with subject teachers and do not underestimate the value of hard work and committed effort e) Interest in – and enjoyment of – the subject. Subject teachers, Mentors, Housemasters, Assistant Principal – Curriculum Nicole Billante and Careers Advisor Chris Sellars are all available to discuss options and future pathways.

The Curriculum Studies Guide is designed to give students and parents an overview of the curriculum structure at Christ’s College to support their decision-making. Specific course information is provided in further detail in the course booklets, published at Year 10, Year 11, and NCEA levels. Some students already know their chosen path, and for those students their subject choices are clear. However, many students are still considering several future options. For this reason, we aim to offer a wide range of choices for as long as possible. Generally, it is important that every student – within the practical limitations of his abilities – takes a broad range of options, maintaining essential subjects like Mathematics and some Sciences and literacy-rich subjects such as English and Humanities where possible.

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Curriculum leaders

Heads of Department

Art Darryn George [email protected]

Art History Robyn Peers [email protected]

Assistant Principal – Curriculum Nicole Billante [email protected]

Biology Dr Graeme Swanson [email protected]

Chemistry Scott Franklin [email protected]

Commerce Katie Southworth [email protected]

Drama Hannah Clarkson [email protected]

Careers Advisor Chris Sellars [email protected]

Design & Technology Monique Ellis-Martin [email protected]

Physics David Newton [email protected]

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Teachers-in-Charge

Geography Neil Nicholson [email protected]

English Chris Waugh [email protected]

Classical Studies Olivia Austin [email protected]

Earth and Space Science Anna Johnston [email protected]

Mathematics Samantha Squire [email protected]

Modern Languages Susan Harding [email protected]

Physical Education & Health Henry Smith [email protected]

History Warren Lidstone [email protected]

Psychology Travis Dixon [email protected]

Religious Education Rev. Cameron Pickering [email protected]

Music Robert Aburn [email protected]

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Curriculum and qualifications

NCEA Qualification Expertise & Excellence

Christ’s College Diploma Choice & Challenge

Year 9 Foundation

Year 9 – the foundation for learning In Year 9, all boys are exposed to all subject areas on offer throughout their time at Christ’s College. By experiencing the breadth that the curriculum offers, boys have the foundational knowledge for academic success. We focus on using academic information to understand each boy’s needs and potential pathways. A >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20

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