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Curriculum Studies Guide
2018
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Year 12 Overview
(NCEA Level 2)
Year 13 Overview
(NCEA Level 3)
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
Accounting
Agribusiness
Art (Design)
Art (Painting)
Art (Photography)
Art History
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Computer Science
Digital Technologies (Physical Computing)
Drama
Economics
English 201 or English 202
French
German
Geography
DVC - Design & Visual Communication
History
Japanese
Mathematics
OR Mathematics for Statistics
Media Studies
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Science (General)
Technology (Materials)
Technology (Mechanical Engineering)
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There are no compulsory subjects in
Year 12
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Six subjects must be chosen, each is
taught for 5 periods per week.
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Entry to the Year 12 subjects is not
automatic. A satisfactory standard must
have been reached in the Year 11 course.
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All course subjects are subject to student
demand and availability.
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
Accounting
Agribusiness
Art (Design)
Art (Painting)
Art (Photography)
Art History
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Design & Visual Communication (DVC)
Digital Technologies
Drama
Economics
English 301 or English 302
French
Geography
German
Graphics
History
Japanese
Mathematics with Calculus
Statistics
Media Studies
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Science (General)
Technology (Materials)
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There are no compulsory subjects in Year 13.
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All the subjects offered contribute towards
a Level 3 NCEA certificate.
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Normally five subjects are chosen which
are taught for five periods per week.
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Entry to Year 13 subjects is not automatic.
A satisfactory standard must have been
reached in the Year 12 course.
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A separate examination will take place in
all subjects for students wishing to gain
Scholarship.
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Level 3 NCEA English is an entry
requirement for Australian universities.