YEAR 7

• English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, and Health & Physical Education are taught in our homeroom space. Students remain with their homeroom teacher for these core learning areas, which supports strong relationships, a consistent learning environment, and a clear understanding of each learner’s progress and needs. This structure allows teachers to integrate learning across subjects where appropriate and to respond closely to students’ interests, strengths, and areas for development.
• Learning in the homeroom focuses on building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and wellbeing while also supporting students to develop confidence, independence, and positive learning habits.

YEARS 8-10

• English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, and Health & Physical Education are central to our junior programme (Year 8 and Year 10). We have an emphasis on essential foundational literacy and numeracy skills through all courses to ensure our students can confidently access learning in a range of contexts.
• Junior students have the opportunity to explore a range of subjects by rotation or choice. These include Te Reo Māori, Performing Arts, Music, Visual Art, Horticulture, Digital Technology, Materials Technology, Sports, Sports Academy, Enterprise, Digital and Visual Communication and Food Technology. These courses allow students to discover their passions and prepare for specialised studies in later years.
• Students enjoy a range of opportunities through their learning including year level and subject specific camps, trips, and performances and external organisations who visit and deliver workshops and expert experiences.

YEAR 11 

In Year 11, students study a core programme that includes English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside three additional subjects of their choice. Courses offer Achievement Standards and/or Unit Standards that contribute towards NCEA Level 1.

YEAR 12

In Year 12, students study English along with a range of additional subjects selected to support their interests, strengths, and future pathways. Most students work towards NCEA Level 2. Entry into some subjects requires students to have met specific prerequisites, indicating the level of achievement needed to continue in that learning area.

YEAR 13 

Most students in Year 13 work towards NCEA Level 3. Students select courses that support their future pathways, whether that be tertiary study, training, or employment. As with Year 12, some subjects have prerequisites that indicate the minimum level of performance required for entry.

Multi-level study is an important component of the school curriculum. Senior students may, with approval from Heads of Learning, combine NCEA Level One, Two and/or Three subjects.