Year 12 Subject Choices 2011

1. OGHS Option choices Year 12 in 2011

2. Year 12 English In 2011 we’ll be helping you to gain University Entrance Literacy. You will be aiming for 4 credits in Reading and 4 Credits in Writing throughout your course.

3. Talk about it! Think about it!Listen to it! Watch it! Write about it!Year 12 English

4. Intermediate ESOL Aim -Improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English to help mainstream subjects. -Work towards Level 1 Literacy Topics Reading for information and instructions. Write information texts and recounts. Wide reading. Give a presentation to an audience. Assessments -ESOL unit standards (Levels1 and 2) English unit/achievement standards (Level 1) -Speech New Zealand OCESOL (Oral Communication in English for Speakers of Other Languages) -City and Guilds International ESOL exam -ESOL exam (school) *** You will do work and assessments at your level. We understand that students of the same age can be at differing English levels. Hours of ESOL depend on your level of English.

5. Senior ESOL Aim -Improve your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. -Work towards Level 2 Literacy (University Entrance) Topics Reading comprehension Information & Transactional Writing Wide Reading Assessments -ESOL unit standards (Levels1 and 2) English unit/achievement standards (Level 1) -Speech New Zealand OCESOL (Oral Communication in English for Speakers of Other Languages) -City and Guilds International ESOL exam -ESOL exam (school) *** You will do work and assessments at your level. We understand that students of the same age can be at differing English levels. Hours of ESOL depend on your level of English.

6. Year 12 Media Studies Next year you’ll make your own radio show!

7. Year 12 Media Studies Discover Alfred Hitchcock See Mrs Beck for more information Analyse the Thriller genre in Film! Understand your audience

8. Year 12 Mathematics In Year 12 Mathematics is compulsory. The course you will be in will depend on your Year 11 results. There are 3 courses in Year 12. Year 12 Maths study algebra, functions and probability. Assessment is mostly external achievement standards with two internal Achievement standards Year 12 Matucourse is similar but more assessment is internal assessed and there are only three external standards and less algebra Year 12 Matnlook at number, statistics and geometry. This course is all internally assessed.

9. Mathematics is the study of patterns and is a required skill for many career choices. See Ms Chapman, Miss Martin, Mr Adams, Mrs Geddes, Miss Spence for further information

11. They want a career health including nursing

13. Year 12 Chemistry Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, properties and reactions of matter. Investigate precipitation reactions Learn how to perform a titration, Link the structure and bonding of substances to their properties, Find out what organic substances really are, Delve into the world of acids, bases and equilibrium reactions, Discover just what electrons are up to during a redox reaction. Get reactive in Year 12 Chemistry!

14. Aspirin Assessment is 2/3 external and 1/3 internal. The course includes practical work, problem solving and describing, explaining and discussing chemical ideas. Chemistry is the essential science for almost all scientific careers including health sciences. See Mrs Everett or Dr Phillips for further information

15. Year 12 Physics We do: Problem solving Physics of Flight Find out how things work Practical work We cover the basics of: Motion Energy Light Waves Electricity Radioactivity

16. Why Should You Do This ? If you are interested in how things work, just want a bit more Science, or are planning on doing Health Sciences, Engineering or Architecture then you should consider this course. It works well with Mathematics, Chemistry and Computing.

17. Year 12 Human Biology An Internally Assessed Unit Standard Course Based on a Mix of Unit Standards from Level 1 and Level 2. Topics range from catch up level 1 Standards in Human Organ function Genetic change Applied Biology To Level 2 Standards in Cell Biology Using a microscope

18. Human Biology provides an opportunity to gain a limited number of level 2 credits. Most of the standards are at level one. Human Biology does not lead onto any year 13 Science courses. See Dr Phillips for further information

20. Anatomy & Biomechanics (Basketball)

21. Methods & Principles of Training (Touch)

22. Snorkelling/Badminton

23. Camp – QueenstownInsert photo of snorkelling

24. Insert picture of year 12 camp If you enjoy time out of the classroom and being physically active, then this course is for you. See a PE Teacher for further information

26. Team sport – soccer & basketball

27. Social responsibility

28. Leadership – kiwisport coaching

30. Year 12 Art Year 12 Art involves students exploring a given theme in both sculptural and painting works to expand their understanding of those disciplines and create original works from these studies. The year concludes with the creation of a folio presentation which can be in either sculpture or painting.

31. Internal Assessment Sculptural ideas, development and practice. 6 credits. Painting ideas, development and practice. 6 credits. External Assessment Folio presentation 12 credits. Successful completion of level 1 Art is desirable. Any queries please see Mr Otley for further information.

34. Photography fees are $200 so check with your parents first

36. Extend skills in choreographic processes

37. Apply rehearsal and performance skills to a range of dances to communicate specific intentions

38. Analyse, explain and discuss aspects of performance in a range of dance works

39. Investigate influences on the development of a specific dance genre/styleAssessment Activities Choreograph a section of dance for a group Choreograph a solo dance Perform an ethnic dance (Tango) Perform in a theatre dance work

40. Year 12 Dance Year 12 Dance provides dancers with the opportunity to learn Argentina’s Tango in a Moulin Rouge setting! And...... To attend a live dance performance/workshops And...... To perform at the end of year dance concert in front of an invited audience of friends and family Credits: 24 credits Internals: Choreography and performance Externals: Analyse dance/Knowledge of influences on a selected genre/style

42. Theatre form

43. Devised drama

44. Acting roleStudents should talk to Ms Leckie if they have not studied 11 Drama and are interested in studying 12 Drama

45. If you enjoy working with other students to make decisions and create dramatic roles then Drama would be a sensible choice for you. See Ms Leckie for further information

47. Composing material for a specific purpose.

48. Instrumentation and writing for different ensembles.

49. Aurally identifying the elements and features of a range of music.

51. Piano music of Debussy and Lilburn

52. Phlex and the music of Blindspot

53. Debussy's Prelude and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite

54. Music Theatre - Don Giovanni & West Side Story

56. Year 12 Maori Internal assessments Crafted writing Speech Listening comprehension External assessments Writing Reading ...see Ms Hunter

58. Francophone Countries

59. Health

60. Technology

61. Future Plans

63. 3 Internal Assessments (speaking and writing)

64. 3 External Assessments (listening, reading, writing)

65. You have the opportunity to go on an exchange at the end of the year to either France (6 weeks) or Tahiti (4 weeks)See Mrs Holmes for more info!

67. (useful for going on exchange)

68. Education systems in both countries

69. (useful when you go to school and university there later on exchange)

70. Tourism in Germany, Switzerland and Austria

71. (useful for your visit in Yr 12 or during university)

72. Fairy Tales

75. Cooking Show

76. The 3 little pigs & other fairytales

77. Assessment is a mixture of internal & external with 24 credits available.

80. Write to your penpal in Spain

81. Role plays

82. Learn more songs

83. Listen to popular Spanish musicTopics Giving advice Understanding recipes and instructions to make things Studying media (television, magazines, newspaper, movies, music and advertisements) Giving commands Making complaints and reporting lost property Roles of men and women in Hispanic culture

84. ¡Spanish! Continue Spanish to have the opportunity to travel to Argentina and Chile 400 million people speak Spanish – join them! Learn about Spanish culture through dance, song, movies and drama. Credits: 24 credits Internals: speaking, conversation and writing with resources Externals: reading, listening, writing

85. ACCOUNTING If you can add/subtract using a calculator Accounting is for You! Computer Accounting - MYOB Financial Statements Complete a Bank Reconciliation statement Learn basic Accounting Concepts

86. Optional trip to Wellington with other senior commerce students Be prepared for your BCom at Uni Learn to complete your own tax returns – saving you $$$$ See Miss Wright or Miss Babbage

87. Level 2 Business Studies TOPICS: Business Documents EXCEL Merging Files Publisher No Exams, all internally assessed See Mrs Wright or Miss Babbage

88. Careers: Legal secretary Banking Data Entry Receptionist Retail This Course allows you to complete First Aid Certificate and Customer Services both gaining credits at level 2 and 3!

89. Business Enterprise Set up your own student company Invent a new product or service Market and sell your product or service Run your own bank account This is a student driven, hands on, get out there and DO IT subject

90. What you can achieve Money– you get to keep your profit Prizes – both local and national Fantastic business experience Real world skills which will help you in many ways throughout your life JOIN TODAY

91. ECONOMICS Find out how New Zealand’s economy works Inflation - the rising price of everything Economic Growth - good or bad? International trade – how global are we? How does the government influence the economy?

92. Optional trip to Wellington with other senior commerce students Keep up to date with what is happening in NZ Understand more of the news Identify the links between parts of the economy See Miss Park for more info

93. Level 2 Text and Information TOPICS: Creating Business Documents Customer Services skills Reception Duties No Exams, all internally assessed See Mrs Wright or Miss Babbage

94. Careers: Legal secretary Banking Customer Services Officer Receptionist Retail This Course allows you to complete First Aid Certificate and Customer Services both gaining credits at level 2 and 3!

95. Year 12 Geography Geography is Going Places

96. Year 12 Geography Topics: Amazon Rainforest Fiordland Glaciated Mountain Area Cities and Urban Settlements Development Issues Skills Current Issue Global Pattern Borland Research (one week field trip) You can pick up Year 12 Geography without doing Year 11 if you are motivated. GEOGRAPHY IS ALL AROUND US For more information see Mrs Davidson

97. Year 12 History History is about the study of past events, people, places, issues, movements and much much more. In History we investigate what has happened in the past to help us understand the world today. In 2011 we will investigate key forces and identities that have helped shape and influence the modern world.

99. Palestine and Israel

100. Afghanistan and the war on TerrorAssessment = internally assessed research and externally assessed essays and resource interpretation See Mrs Roy or Miss Speight for further information

102. World Tourist Destinations.

103. Business of Tourism.

105. The course includes work experience and trips to gain an insight in to the Tourism industry. This is a great course if you are interested in tourism and travel around the world. See Mrs Geddes for further information

106. Year 12 Computer Studies Learn a wide selection of relevant ICT Skills This course is all internally assessed so no exams Mainly practical skills covered Topics covered include: Web Design Spreadsheets Databases Desktop Publishing & Design Students who took computing in Year 11 have the chance to study towardsNational Certificate of Computing Level 2 which looks great on your CV

108. Resubmissions are available in this course

109. Course material including video help files are available through the Intranet to support your learning

110. Provides excellent computing skills for your futureSee Mr Scott or Ms Gill for further information on this course for 2011

111. Year 12 textile design For 2011 Students all do these two units Students design their own screen print using photo-stencil techniques. The fashion design unit encourages students to develop their own unique designs. Some students who have studied technology in Level One can do Technology Achievement Standards instead the projects next listed.

113. Non-wearable item like this quilt

114. Knit, weave, crochet, felting

115. Tie dyeing, batik, hand painting dyeSee Ms Gillies for further information

116. Year 12 Graphics Graphics at year 12 is about creativity and innovation. All work is design brief based. Briefs include... Fashion design Architectural design Product design

117. Computer aided design is part of the course and is an effective way of realising your creative vision. See Mr Pickard for more information

119. Knife Skills

121. Food for a Vegetarian

122. Local foods and Flavours