OUR CURRICULUM

A wide, academic and challenging curriculum taught by highly qualified and motivated staff prepares students to fulfil their academic potential and gain high personal achievement.  The climate of high expectation and a positive attitude towards learning create a focussed learning and teaching atmosphere and provide the opportunity for students to develop into resourceful, well-balanced and positively-contributing citizens. Student learning is enhanced by well-resourced and attractive learning environments. Digital technologies are used to support and encourage student learning so girls are well-placed to live and work in the world beyond school. Networked computer suites and pods located throughout the school provide opportunities for meaningful 21st century learning. The students are encouraged to select subjects based on their interests, strengths and skills and their future career pathway. The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teacher and International Department provide ongoing care and support in English language learning and adapting to life in the school and wider community.

OUR CURRICULUM

Delivery of the curriculum seeks to cater for the ability and learning needs of the individual. Junior class placement aligns with the educational needs of the student. Specialist teachers and teacher aides provide curriculum support within classes and to individuals and small groups. The school provides a supportive environment in which able students can flourish. We seek to enrich, enhance and extend the talents of these students through the curriculum offered

and co-curricular activities. These opportunities include competitions, festivals and camps, off-level learning and university study and mentoring programmes. In Year 13, students may be invited to enter Scholarship examinations. These examinations recognise and reward the best and brightest students as they require high levels of analytical skills including critical thinking.

JUNIOR CURRICULUM

All Year 9 students study each of the eight essential learning areas of the New Zealand Curriculum: English, Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, Science, Social Sciences, Technology and The Arts. These areas provide the contexts within which knowledge, key competencies and values are developed.  Year 9 students study three optional subjects for the year.  A special feature is the requirement for all Year 9 students to study a second language for a minimum of one year. Chinese, French, German, Latin and Te Reo are offered.

The Year 10 programme continues with compulsory studies and three optional subjects.

SENIOR CURRICULUM

Our students are prepared for national qualifications at Years 11, 12 and 13. We are very proud of the high standards they achieve.

Senior students choose individual programmes based on their interests and strengths.  They are encouraged to follow multi-level courses of study as appropriate.

All Year 11 students study English, Mathematics and Statistics and Science. Students choose three additional subjects.

At Year 12 a course of English is compulsory. Students study four or five additional subjects. Year 13 students study 5 subjects.

The most able students have the opportunity to enter Scholarship examinations.