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English
Teacher In Charge:	Ms K Gracia
Subject Progression:	Yr 9	Yr 10	Yr 11	Yr 12	Yr 13

English is a core subject which develops the use of oral, written and visual language through speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. A wide range of activities are used to develop these skills as well as information technologies such as word-processing, video, tapes and radio. Academic courses are offered at senior levels as well as more practical courses with fewer externally assessed units. It is possible to gain literacy and University E`ntrance standards from either pathway.  Drama can be taken at most levels. Students are encouraged to participate in debating, writers' group, speech competitions, Stage Challenge, Australian competitions, school productions and producing the school magazine.

English Skills Recovery
Teacher In Charge:	Mrs W Middleton
Subject Progression:	Yr 9	Yr 10	Yr 11	Yr 12	Yr 13

Skills Recovery is offered as a Year 9 option along side French, Japanese and Maori for students with needs in spelling, reading and writing. It runs for two periods per week for the whole year. The class sizes are kept small to enable more individualised tuition.

French
Teacher In Charge:	Miss L Grall
Subject Progression:	Yr 9	Yr 10	Yr 11	Yr 12	Yr 13

French aims to develop the student's communicative competence in the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Learning a second language has also been shown to broaden the student's general language ability. To develop proficiency, a wide range of activities is employed, incorporating computer language programmes at all levels. The student will also develop an awareness and sensitivity to other cultures. French is taught at year 9 and 10 this year.
Learning one language is compulsory at Year 9 and becomes an option at Year 10 and beyond. Learning a second language will help students broaden their employment options as New Zealand needs people who are fluent in a variety of international languages in order to participate successfully in cultural exchanges, trade, tourism, diplomacy and education.

Japanese
Teacher In Charge:
Subject Progression:	Yr 9	Yr 10	Yr 11	Yr 12	Yr 13

Japanese aims to develop the student's communicative competence in the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Learning a second language has also been shown to broaden the student's general language ability. To develop proficiency, a wide range of activities is employed, incorporating computer language programmes at the junior level. The student will also develop an awareness and sensitivity to other cultures. The writing system of hiragana is learnt in Year 9 Japanese, the katakana system in Year 10, with consolidation in Year 11.
Learning one language is compulsory at Year 9 and becomes an option at Year 10 and beyond.
Learning a second language will help students broaden their employment options as New Zealand needs people who are fluent in a variety of international languages in order to participate successfully in cultural exchanges, trade, tourism, diplomacy and education.

Spanish
Teacher In Charge:	Miss L Grall
Subject Progression:	Yr 9	Yr 10	Yr 11	Yr 12	Yr 13

Spanish aims to develop the student's communicative competence in the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Learning a second language has also been shown to broaden the student's general language ability. To develop proficiency, a wide range of activities is employed, incorporating computer language programmes at all levels. The student will also develop an awareness and sensitivity to other cultures. Spanish is taught at year 9, 10 and 11 this year.
Learning one language is compulsory at Year 9 and becomes an option at Year 10 and beyond.
Learning a second language will help students broaden their employment options as New Zealand needs people who are fluent in a variety of international languages in order to participate successfully in cultural exchanges, trade, tourism, diplomacy and education

Te Reo Maori
Teacher In Charge:	Mrs S King
Subject Progression:	Yr 9	Yr 10	Yr 11	Yr 12	Yr 13
Te Reo Maori
Maori Studies

Ko Te Kai a te Rangatira, Ko Te Reo. (The food of chiefs is our language)
All year 9 students study a range of topics for one term eg Karakia (prayer), Mihimihi (greetings) and Customs on a Marae.
Te Reo Students are encouraged to learn Te Reo Maori from Year 9 to Year 13 and beyond. The course follows the four strands of the NZ Te Reo Maori Curriculum: whakarongo (listening), korero (speaking), panui (reading) and tuhituhi (writing).
More capable students can study University papers for further advancement. Students are taught the strands in the national Maori Curriculum using a wide range of available resources.

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