Languages

English Language (EL)

This subject aims to increase a student’s confidence and competency in all four areas of language learning – Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading,  through a variety of learning strategies and activities. Students will work towards gaining English Language Unit Standard credits at the level they are best suited. Particular emphasis is given to literacy skills, essay writing and general academic vocabulary used in NCEA .

French

This subject aims to take students from absolute beginner to Level 7/8 of the NZ Curriculum over the years.  In the process, students will learn how to communicate in different situations on a variety of topics, enlarge their vocabulary and knowledge of grammar and develop cultural awareness.  They will develop the skills to learn any language and also gain skills in thinking and critical analysis. 

German

This subject aims to take students from absolute beginner to Level 7/8 of the NZ Curriculum over the years.  In the process, students will learn how to communicate in different situations on a variety of topics, enlarge their vocabulary and knowledge of grammar and develop cultural awareness.  They will develop the skills to learn any language and also gain skills in thinking and critical analysis. 

Literacy

Literacy is a skill that extends across all subjects. Literacy extension is a course intended for students who require extra literacy assistance. The programme concentrates on vocabulary, comprehension and decoding skills.

Spanish

This subject is available to students in Years 11-13.  It is for native speakers of Spanish who wish to develop their written proficiency and gain NCEA credits in their language, and it is also available for language students to learn an additional language (provided they have already gained NCEA Level 1 in another language).  The Level 1 course aims to take students to Level 5/6 of the Curriculum, while Level 2 and 3 course are targeted at Level 7/8. Students will practise and develop their written and spoken communication in Spanish across a variety of familiar and unfamiliar topics. They will also broaden their Spanish vocabulary and knowledge of grammar, and develop their cultural awareness.

Te Reo Māori

In this subject students will learn to use basic Māori language patterns so that they can converse with Te Reo Māori speakers in familiar social situations and cope with some less familiar ones.  They will develop a willingness to experiment with new language and to read independently.  They will write short passages, person letters and simple formal letters in Te Reo Māori. Over the years, students will increasingly gain confidence in using a range of strategies for learning Te Reo Māori and for communicating with others in predominantly Māori social contexts.

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Writer, Historian, Social Work, Translator, Journalist, Marine Biologist, Clergyman, Ministry of Fisheries, Lecturer, Lawyer, Architect, Judge, Child Advocate, NZ Armed Forces, Traveller, Professional Singer/Dancer, Performer, Actor, Kapa Haka Tutor, Radio, Immigration Officer, Television, Exhibition - Carving, Weaving, Painting, Sculptor, Politician, Tourism, Teacher, Linguist, Interpreter, Tourist Operator, Air Hostess, Airline Crew, Airport Worker, Hotel Manager, Import and Export Trader, Business person, Foreign Policy Officer, Workplace Relations Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Copywriter, Public Relations Professional, Radio Presenter, Television Presenter, Editor, Early Childhood Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Primary School Teacher, Health Promoter, Policy Analyst, Flight Attendant, Fishery Officer, Tra,