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Introduction
The aim of this online booklet is to indicate to parents/care-givers and students courses that are
available at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 NCEA and the links to vocational pathways in New Zealand
Please read this online book carefully. You may download and keep it for reference.
Option selection forms can be returned electronically or by hard copy to the office.
You and your parent/caregiver are also encouraged to attend the course option afternoon if you
require advice or guidance on subject selection. Otherwise ask for specific information from the
person named with each course or see the careers advisor or the guidance counsellor.
NOTES
1
All students study Religious Education at each level.
2
Not every option in this booklet will necessarily run next year. Viable numbers of students
must choose a subject for it to be offered. Students affected will be interviewed and
consulted about alternative options in such cases.
3
Students are encouraged to select course levels based on their current academic needs,
not necessarily their age group. This means that a Year 12 or 13 student may have a
mixture of Level 1, 2 and 3 courses (refer to pages 6 – 8 for minimum requirements for
Levels 2 and 3 NCEA and University Entrance).
4
Final course selection will be advised to parents in February for confirmation.
5
If a student changes her mind about options after completion of the timetable (late
November) it may not be possible to accommodate these changes.
I trust that you will find the format of this entire booklet easy to understand, that you will choose
wisely and use the available advice and guidance as required. Remember one of the principles of
NCEA and the National Qualifications Framework, is that students are able to learn at their own
pace and have that learning recognised.
Mary-Lou Davidson
Principal