Howick College
Additional Programmes
Business and Management
Business Studies Learning Area
English
English Learning Area
Expressive Arts
The arts are powerful forms of expression that recognise, value, and contribute to the unique bicultural and multicultural character of Aotearoa New Zealand, enriching the lives of all New Zealanders. The arts have their own distinct languages that use both verbal and non-verbal conventions, mediated by selected processes and technologies. Through movement, sound, and image, the arts transform people's creative ideas into expressive works that communicate layered meanings.
Health, Physical Education and Outdoor Education
Physical Education Learning Area
Integrated Subjects Pathway
The Integrated Subjects Pathway is designed to prepare our students for the future in this rapidly changing world that requires them to be flexible, take initiative, lead when needs arise, communicate and collaborate with others, and create new products and develop processes.
As we enter a different era with new learning opportunities and with new jobs yet to be created, students need to build on their abilities to think deeply and critically about issues, solve problems creatively, communicate clearly and effectively through a variety of media, learn and adapt emerging technologies, and analyse multiple sources of information.
With a key focus to strengthen the capabilities of our young people for the future workforce and global society, the Integrated Subjects Pathway develops our students within the following six areas of deep learning outcomes:
- Global Leadership
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Self-management
- Communication
- Collaboration
The curriculum aims to engage and develop learners, leaders, and change-makers who use knowledge meaningfully across the core subjects of English, Science, Mathematics, and Social Science at Years 9 and 10, English, Science, and Mathematics in Year 11 and English in Year 12. These four courses include the same curriculum content but are integrated across Community Action (Mathematics and Social Studies), Creative Design (English and Social Studies), Problem Solving (Mathematics and Science), and Future Studies (Science and English).
Language Support
Language Support Learning Area
Languages
Languages Learning Area
Learning Support
Learning Support Learning Area
Mathematics
Mathematics Learning Area
Sciences
Science Learning Area
Social Sciences
Social Science Learning Area
Sport in Education
Sport in Education Learning Area
This programme is designed to offer a sports focused pathway through the junior school. Areas covered will include sports diet and nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology and use of technology to enhance performance, as well as the subject content described under the Sport in Education subjects on the Howick College Pathway Map.
The core curriculum areas of English, Maths, Science, Social Studies and Health and Physical Education are all covered in Sport in Education.
Technology
Technology Learning Area
Year 9 Course Requirements
The aim of the Year 9 programme is to provide on-going teaching in the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science Enterprise Studies (financial literacy) and Physical Education while exposing students to a broad range of other subjects/fields which they will be able to continue in subsequent years if they so wish.
Core subjects
- English
- Science
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Enterprise Studies
- Physical Education
These compulsory subjects are delivered through either the Integrated Subjects Programme, the Sport in Education Programme or Single Subjects Programme. All of these subjects extend into Year 10 and then pathway into senior school subjects.
Integrated Subjects Programme:
This programme aims to engage and develop learners, leaders and change-makers who use knowledge meaningfully across the core subjects of English, Science, Mathematics, and Social Science. The four integrated subjects include the same curriculum content, but it is delivered across Community Action, Creative Design, Problem Solving, and Future Studies. Alongside learning the core subjects, students in the integrated programme will also develop the following six capabilities of deep learning:
- Self management - Build resilience, empathy, confidence and initiative
- Global Leadership - Be a global citizen, demonstrating understanding of diverse viewpoints and ways of thinking
- Communication - Apply speaking, listening, writing and reading skills in a variety of contexts
- Collaboration - Work in teams to learn with and from others
- Creativity - Develop abilities to create, design and innovate
- Critical Thinking - Develop abilities to seek and solve problems, and model situations that require critical and analytical thinking
Sport in Education Programme:
This programme is designed to offer a sports focused pathway through the junior school. Areas covered will include sports diet and nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology and use of technology to enhance performance, as well as the subject content described under the Sport in Education subjects on the Howick College Pathway Map: View Courses
Single Subjects Programme:
This Year 9 programme provides traditional single subject teaching and learning in the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Physical Education. Year 9 subjects are described in each Learning Area on the Howick College Pathway Map: https://howick.schoolpoint.co.nz/site/howick-college-pathway-map
Option Modules
Complimenting their core subjects, Year 9 students will also study a number of option subjects, each lasting for approximately one term. Modules are set out in the chart below and are also described briefly in the Howick College Pathway Map, linked here:
Howick College Pathway Map Select Subjects
| Technology Modules | Arts Modules | Language Modules | Other Modules |
|---|---|---|---|
Creative technology Design and Visual Communication Digital Technology - Computing Food Technology Resistant Technology Materials Textiles technology (students choose 2) | Art
(students choose 2) | French Spanish Maori (students choose 1) | Enterprise Studies (compulsory) Health (compulsory) PE (compulsory) |
Note: The study of another language may not be appropriate for some students. These students may, after entry testing and consultation with contributing schools is complete, be offered literacy or numeracy support in place of another language.
Year 10 Course Requirements
In Year 10 students continue to study English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Physical Education/Health through their chosen core programme of Integrated Subjects Programme (aka Innovation), Sport in Education or Single Subject Programme (aka mainstream).
In addition, they are required to have two full year OR one full year and two half year option subjects OR four half year options.
These option subject choices must be thought about carefully because they lay the foundation for subject pathways at Year 11.
Consideration should be given as to how a Year 10 subject continues forward to a NCEA pathway in the senior school.
Students and parents should read the subject descriptions carefully for possible Year 10 option subjects and how they lead into the senior school, by reviewing the Howick College Pathway Map: https://howick.schoolpoint.co.nz/site/howick-college-pathway-map
Year 11 Course Requirements
Students will be required to study six subjects. The following subjects are compulsory:
- English Or ESOL
- Mathematics
- Science
To review the subjects available in Year 11, visit the Howick College Pathway Map:
https://howick.schoolpoint.co.nz/site/howick-college-pathway-map
In selecting a programme students need to ask themselves:
- What qualifications do I want to gain while at school?
- What qualifications and courses do I need for further study, or for the career I hope to do when I leave school?
- Does my subject selection provide enough flexibility to change courses or direction in the future?
- Will I be appropriately challenged and have a good chance of success in this course?
Have I discussed my preferences with my parents and teachers (Tutor, Dean, Subject Teacher, Head of Department or Careers Adviser)?
Do not select subjects for the wrong reasons, such as:
- You like or dislike a teacher!
- You have a friend in the class!
- You think it’s a boy’s/girl’s subject!
- You think it might be too difficult!
- You think it will fit in better with your part-time job!
- You don’t have anything else to do!
NCEA Level 1 Certificate Requirements
- To gain a Level 1 NCEA Certificate students must obtain 60 credits (from 2024)
- These credits are gained by obtaining Achievement Standards/Unit Standards in each subject.
- Most Year 11 subjects that Howick College offers provide the potential to gain 18 to 24 credits.
- From 2024, learners will need to achieve a 20-credit co-requisite using either the new literacy and numeracy, te reo matatini and pāngarau standards or an approved list of literacy and numeracy-rich assessment standards to be awarded an NCEA.
Key Points to Note:
- Courses will only be provided if there are sufficient student enrolments. If necessary related courses will be amalgamated to form a viable class size.
- Howick College will endeavor to accommodate student subject choices. It will develop a timetable structure that best meets the requirements of the greatest possible number of students.
- Multi-level study is an essential component of the college curriculum. Students may study at any of the different levels, however, any students wishing to study at a higher level must have the approval of the appropriate Head of Department and have the potential to gain excellence.
- Some subjects require students to pay material contributions; these contributions vary from subject to subject.
- Some subjects have field trips as part of their course and students must be prepared to participate and pay the appropriate trip donations.
- All subject material contributions or arrangements for payment must be made at the beginning of the course.
Year 12 Course Requirements
Students will choose six subjects in Year 12. An English course is compulsory. A Mathematics and Science course are recommended.
To review the subjects available in Year 12 students should read the Howick College Pathway Map:
https://howick.schoolpoint.co.nz/site/howick-college-pathway-map
Students should be aware that entry into many subjects in Year 13 is conditional on pre-requisites which are based on achievement in Year 12. Students should look ahead to ensure the subjects they are choosing in Year 12 provide a pathway to their chosen courses in Year 13 and beyond.
Students should look ahead to the requirements of their chosen university or other tertiary education provider when selecting their Year 12 course, so they are aware of any specific entry requirements. Particularly those students planning to graduate at the end of Year 12 should ensure they know the entry requirements of any course or apprenticeship they intend to follow.
Those students who are considering university after leaving Howick should also familiarise themselves with the NCEA achievement required to gain University Entrance. Students will need to identify at least four university approved subjects they will study in Year 13 and choose these same subjects in Year 12. Read more about University Entrance here: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/
Key Points to Note:
- Courses will only be provided if there are sufficient student enrolments. If necessary related courses will be amalgamated to form a viable class
- Howick College will endeavor to accommodate student subject choices. It will develop a timetable structure that best meets the requirements of the greatest possible number of students.
- Multi-level study is an essential component of the college curriculum. Students may study at any of the different levels, however, any students wishing to study at a higher level must have the approval of the appropriate Head of Department.
- Students must meet all course prerequisites or have Head of Department approval.
- Some subjects require students to pay material contributions; these vary from subject to subject.
- Some subjects have field trips as part of their course and students must be prepared to participate and pay the appropriate trip contributions.
- All subject material contributions must be paid/organised with Accounts at the beginning of the school year.
NCEA Level 2 Certificate Requirements
- 60 credits are required (from 2024).
- The 60 credits can be gained in one year or over two or more years.
- Credits may be gained from Achievement Standard or Unit Standard courses.
- Students must have gained the literacy and numeracy co-requisites (from 2024).
Year 13 Course Requirements
Students are required to choose five subjects though not all need to be at Level 3. No subject is compulsory.
To review the subjects available in Year 13 students should read the Howick College Pathway Map:
https://howick.schoolpoint.co.nz/site/howick-college-pathway-map
Students should be aware that entry into many subjects in Year 13 is conditional on pre-requisites which are based on achievement in Year 12.
Students should look ahead to the requirements of their chosen employer, university or other tertiary education provider when selecting their Year 13 course, so they are aware of any specific entry requirements.
Those students who are considering university after leaving Howick should also familiarise themselves with the NCEA achievement required to gain University Entrance. Students will need to identify at least four university approved subjects they will study in Year 13 and choose these. Read more about University Entrance here: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/
Key Points to Note:
- Courses will only be provided if there are sufficient student enrolments. If necessary related courses will be amalgamated to form a viable class
- Howick College will endeavor to accommodate student subject choices. It will develop a timetable structure that best meets the requirements of the greatest possible number of students.
- Multi-level study is an essential component of the college curriculum. Students may study at any of the different levels, however, any students wishing to study at a higher level must have the approval of the appropriate Head of Department.
- Students must meet all course prerequisites or have Head of Department approval.
- Some subjects require students to pay material contributions; these vary from subject to subject.
- Some subjects have field trips as part of their course and students must be prepared to participate and pay the appropriate trip contributions.
- All subject material contributions must be paid/organised with Accounts at the beginning of the school year.
NCEA Level 3 Certificate Requirements
- 60 credits are required
- Students must have gained the literacy and numeracy co-requisites (from 2024).
Course Entry Requirements for Scholarship
- Scholarship is an award NOT a qualification. It does not carry credits towards NCEA, but will be reported on your Record of Achievement.
- Students will be approached by their subject teachers to consider entering for Scholarship.
- Students are required to undertake extra tuition in each scholarship subject.
