Senior Examinations
Wednesday 13 October - Monday 18 October
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Attainment 2009
2009 students achieved two scholarship results, both going to year 12 students. Maggie White gained scholarship in Drama and Natasha Sanguinetti gained a scholarship in French. More...
83% of year 11 students gained NCEA Level 1. 79% of year 12 students achieved NCEA Level 2 with 78% of year 13 students gaining NCEA Level 3. More...
| SCIENCE 01 – Physical Science |
| This course forms the basis of further studies in physical science. It covers aspects of chemistry and physics. The course focuses on: the properties and reactions of metals, acids and bases, electricity, forces and motion. |
| NZQA Internal Assessment: |
| AS 90186 (v3) Practical investigation - 4 credits |
| US 8935 (v3) Properties of Metals - 3 credits |
| Stationery: 2 x1B8 Exercise Books |
| SCIENCE 02 – Living World and beyond |
| This course covers aspects of Biology, Earth Science and Astronomy. Part of the course forms the basis for Biological Science at Level 1. This course provides an introduction to ecology and genetics. Students will learn about rocks, minerals and other aspects of geology. Students will also look beyond the earth to the stars and planets in a study of astronomy. Parts of the course will involve a practical investigation. |
| NZQA Internal Assessment: |
| US18982 (v2) Geology - 2 credits |
| NZQA External Assessment: |
| AS 90192 (v2) Astronomy - 2 credits |
| Stationery: 2 x1B8 Exercise Books |
| This course covers an understanding of human reproduction and genetics and how genetic information passes to the next generation. Part of the course also focuses on research and practical investigations in Biology and Science. |
| NZQA Internal Assessment: |
| AS 90162 (v3) Science Technology - 2 credits |
| AS 90190 (v2) Two communities - 3 credits |
| NZQA External Assessment: |
| AS 90163 (v3) Genetics - 3 credits |
| AS 90179 (v3) Reproductive System - 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion in SCIE 01 or SCIE 02. |
| Stationery: 1 x12-8-2 Ringbinder |
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