Akoranga | Courses
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Reo Māori - NCEA levels 1, 2 and 3 | Choose this course if you wish to study Te Reo Māori at any NCEA level this year. We'll let you know who the kaiako for this course is soon. |
678MAO | 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mātai Koiora I The ecology of biology | Ecology is the study of organisms and how they interact with other organisms and the physical environment around them. |
7BIO | 7 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| PHILOSOPHY: Death To Socrates | PHILOSOPHY CONTENT R13 video, best for students aged 14 or over |
6PHL | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Junior painting - 45 ART | This course introduces students to the world of painting through hands-on exploration of colour, materials, and composition. |
4ART | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Café Operations | 78HOS Cafe – NCEA Level 2 Course: 78HOS – Café Level 2 (NCEA) |
78HOS | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| ENGLISH - Differentiated Novel Study | In this course, students will choose between 3 novels Ready Player One, Ender’s Game, or Feed, allowing them to speciali |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Te Ao Tangata | Social Sciences 'On the Move' | People move for all sorts of reasons. |
5SOC | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| NCEA Horticulture at CAC | This course will be taught by Sandi at the Climate Action Campus. |
678HORT | 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao | L3 Geography - Geographic Skills and Research | In this UE approved course we will start the year conducting Geographic Research. |
8GEO | 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 7/8TEC | Description |
78TEC | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - NCEA Level One - Explore the function of theatre Aotearoa | Students taking this class will need to be working at Level 6 of the curriculum and be keen performers with some experience. |
6DRA | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Mātauranga Tau / Number | Term one will all be about improving and applying our number skills. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Pūtaiao - mātai koiora | Science - Biology | This term in 5 Science we will be looking at Biology, specifically we be exploring the life processes of plants and animals. |
5SCI | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| VISUAL ARTS NCEA LEVEL 1 | This course will provide students with opportunities to develop and improve their visual art skills in multiple art disciplines drawing, pa |
6ART | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Specialist Digital Media Homebase (Red) | This Specialist Digital Media Homebase runs through Red, Orange and Green blocks (as well as during homebase time every morning). |
DMHR | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Not Sport - Outdoor Edition | Not Sport - Outdoor Edition will involve double practical periods off campus on Mondays. |
NOT SPORT | 4, 5, 6 | Term 1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR ENGLISH (with Beth) | Welcome to Senior English (with an arty sprinkle). |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Tukanga ora | Life Processes | This term we will explore the intricate machinery of life, bridging the gap between the microscopic world and visible living organisms. |
5SCI | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| English (with a side of Media, please) | In this class, we cover all the core English skills—reading, writing, and analysis—but we do it with a distinct Media Studies slant. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| TAU I NUMBER (5T1) | In this course, you will build a strong understanding of how numbers work and why they matter. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS Phase 3/Level 4 | In this Level 4/Phase 3 mathematics class, students will build strong foundational number skills while discovering how patterns and relationships s |
4MAT | 4 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| ENGLISH - Novel Study | In this course students will read Night and examine Elie Wiesel’s powerful account of survival, identity, and loss during the Holocaust. |
6ENG | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Chocolatier Course | 45HOS – Chocolatier Course (Non-NCEA / Skills-Based Course) |
45HOS | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Koiora | I've got issues! | For the first part of this term we will be looking at how the human body manages issues around being too hot or too cold, dehydrated or over-hydrat |
8BIO | 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU I STATISTICS | This term we will focus mainly on statistics, covering a unit of work based on the new Mathematics and Statistics Level 1 Achievement Standard 1.1 |
6MAT | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS | Mathematics at level 2 NCEA. Please read the Course Overview. |
7MAT | 7 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Script Writing 101 | This course builds up through the year. |
45DRA | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Pūtaiao - Mātai matū | Science - Chemistry | This term will be all about chemistry! |
6SCI | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 4SOC - Antarctic Studies 2.0 | ****Due to popularity, this is a repeat course from 2025 with a few tweaks, we will be covering most of the same content so if you took the cou |
4antarctic | 4 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Tourism | This course is designed for senior students who are interested in learning about or working in the Tourism Industry or are simply curious |
78TOU | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 78MUS | This is a Level 7/8 Music class...specific information to follow soon. It will be delivered my Matt Davis. |
78MUS | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Visual Arts NCEA LEVELS 1, 2 & 3 Painting, Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Printmaking, Sculpture With Vicki and Zara | This course is a great chance for students in NCEA 1, 2 & 3 to boost their art folios and meet the internal and external NCEA standards. |
678ART | 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| SHREK THE MUSICAL | This year, we’re taking it up a notch! |
SHREK | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Agora Hapori | This Hapori course is for students in the Agora programme. Please speak with Richard, Brent or Megan if you have any questions. |
AGORA | 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Hapori | This Hapori course is for students in the Agora programme. Please speak with Richard, Brent or Megan if you have any questions. |
AGORA | 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| ENGLISH - Novel Study | This course will journey into the unsettling future of Children of the Dust, where survival, identity, and change shape every decision. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 4TEC: Intro to 'The Garage' | This short course is designed for students new to the school and/or subject. |
4TEC | 4 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| TE HIKI TAUMAHA | OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING | This Olympic Weightlifting class is designed to teach the fundamentals of the two main lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS Phase 3/Level 4 | In this Level 4/Phase 3 mathematics class, students will build strong foundational number skills while discovering how patterns and relationships s |
4MAT | 4 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau | Mathematics (7T1) | Level 2 NCEA Mathematics. |
7MAT | 7 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU I NUMBER and ALGEBRA | 5MAT with Sam will build on your foundational skills in Mathematics and take them to useful and exciting places. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Tuanaki | Calculus | This is normally a full year course for students who have completed Level two mathematics. |
8MAC | 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| TOITŪ TE TAIAO | SUSTAINABILITY (Ecosystems) | Haere mai and welcome to Toitū te Taiao | Sustainability 2026 |
78EFS | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| pūtaiao I So much chemistry!! | This term will be all about chemistry! |
6SCI | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| RANGAHAU PAKIHI | BUSINESS STUDIES | Planning and Running your own Business |
78BUS | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Gifted and Talented - Think Big (Y9/10+) | Term 1
This course is designed for capable students keen to focus on talents/giftedness, and productivity. |
67GAT | 5, 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 4MUS | This is a Level 4 Music class...specific information to follow soon. It will be delivered my Matt Davis. |
4MUS | 4 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau / Statistics | For term one we will be focusing on a five credit internal assessment, "Explore data using a statistical enquiry process". |
6MAT | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 45 Art Junior Photography | In this course, you will explore photographic conventions using your phone or digital camera. |
45PHO | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 6HEA | Description |
6HEA | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Specialist Digital Media Homebase (Green) | This Specialist Digital Media Homebase runs through Red, Orange and Green blocks (as well as during homebase time every morning). |
DMHG | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Knead to Know | In this hands-on course, learners will explore the essentials of baking, from measuring and mixing to kneading, shaping, and decorating. |
4/5hos | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media Studies Episodes IV & V: The Course Awakens | Welcome, padawan. |
45MED | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Culinary Clash | This term, weekly classes will feature a skill-building session, a theory tutorial, and finish with a MasterChef-style challenge, where students wo |
5HOS | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Trash to Treasures - Resourceful Rescuers | This hands-on, project-based course challenges students to see waste not as an ending, but as a beginning. |
Hapori | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Pūtaiao | Science (Moana Oceans) | Our home is an island in the largest ocean in the world: Te Moananui a Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean, but what do you know about the ocean environment? |
4Sci | 4 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| RANGAHAU PAKIHI | BUSINESS STUDIES | Cash Courses (Budgeting, Bank Accounts & Impulse Buying) |
45BUS | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Mātauranga tau | Number | Term one will all be about levelling up and applying our number skills. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Tauanga | Statistics (6T1) | Level 1 NCEA Mathematics and Statistics |
6MAT | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 6MUS | This is a Level 6 Music class...specific information to follow soon. |
6MUS | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - ARE YOU CRAZY? NO I’M ABSURD! | This course is focusing on the ADVANCED skills for TWO/THREE person scenes. |
78DRA | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Senior DVC | This course is mixed level as students can combine Achievement Standards from different levels. |
678DVC | 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Tātairanga kukū | Titration | Titrations are used in a wide range of jobs, from wine and cheese preparation, monitoring th pH of aquatic environments, to blood sugar t |
7CHEM | 7 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Mātai āhuarangi | Climatology - Energy and the Earth | 78ESS | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | ||
| 5SOC - Preparing for Disaster | In this Level 5 Social Studies course, you will learn how people and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand prepare for, respond to, and recover from |
5Disaster | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| English for Artists | Welcome to English for Artists. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Hou mātai ahupūngao a Pūhanga Pūere | Modern Physics and then a start on Mechanics | Please read the course overview |
8PHY | 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Tāhuhu Kōrero | Independent Historical Inquiries NCEA 2-3 | This year long program is designed as an independently produced portfolio of work on a topic of significance to New Zealand history. Term 1 wi |
78HIS | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 45 ART Drawing Beyond the Basics | To kick off the term, we’ll sharpen our drawing skills using still-life setups—learning how to make everyday objects look bold, realistic, and expr |
4ART | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| pūtaiao I So much chemistry!! | This term will be all about chemistry! |
6SCI | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tāhuhu Kōrero Toi | History of Art and Design | This class is primarily designed for students working on NCEA art portfolios but is open to all students interested in Art, Architecture, Design, e |
78ARTH | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 5TEC Product Design | This course requires students to design and manufacture a small project that can be manufactured using CNC machinery. |
5TEC | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| South American Cuisine | 6HOS – South American Cuisine | Level 1 NCEA Unit Standard 19769 – Prepare and present basic h |
6HOS | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | NUMERACY | This course is restricted to Year 12 and 13 students and some Year 11 students with permission. |
78NUM | 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| pāngarau I Number and Patterns | This term we will be looking at number skills including whole number skills, fractions and percentages. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Reading for Meaning (English NCEA 2-3) | Term 1: Reading, Connection, and Big Ideas What this term is about |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 6 PHYSICAL EDUCATION | Do you like to try new physical activities? Are you open to including others? |
6PE | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 5MUS | This is a Level 5 Music class...specific information to follow soon. It will be delivered my Matt Davis. |
5MUS | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao - Geography - Why is that there? | It’s Geography! This course is all about the environment and people and understanding how nature and people interact. |
6GEO | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| MĀTAI MATŪ WHAIWARO | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | In 8 Chemistry this term we will spend time learning the foundations of organic chemistry by looking at a range of functional groups that are used |
8CHEM | 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Are You A Hero Or A Villain? | This course is all about the theatre form of Melodrama with its stock characters and ‘over the top’ acting style. |
5DRA | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Ko Te Reo Tēina / Juniuor Language | 45MAO Te Reo |
45MAO | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Tukanga ora | Life Processes | This term we will explore the intricate machinery of life, bridging the gap between the microscopic world and visible living organisms. |
5SCI | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS Phase 3/Level 4 | Mathematics at Level 4/Phase 3 of the New Zealand Curriculum focuses on building string founda |
4MAT | 4 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| NCEA Level 1 English | Across Term 1 we will be doing loads of reading and writing, with a focus on building a strong foundation for the NCEA English assessments. |
6ENG | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 78 Physical Education | Do you like to try new physical activities? Are you open to including others? |
78PE | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| MĀTAI AHUPŪNGAO KARIHI A PŪHANGA PŪERE | Atomic and Nuclear Energy (and some history!). And Maniacal Mechanics | Please read the course overview Nuclear internal (3 credits): |
7PHY | 7 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| ENGLISH - Novel Study | This course dives into the spooky world of Coraline, where bravery meets fear and nothing is quite as it seems. |
4ENG | 4 | Term 1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Arts NCEA LEVELS 1, 2 & 3 Painting, Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Printmaking, Sculpture With Vicki and Zara | This is the senior art class for NCEA level 1, 2 and/or 3 visual arts students. |
678ART | 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Senior Outdoor Education | Do you love being outdoors and active? Do you have a sense of adventure? Are you wanting to try something new? |
678OED | 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| ENGLISH - Novel Study | This course will explore The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, investigating how perspective shapes storytelling. |
6ENG | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| PHILOSOPHY: Science - Good, Bad, Bogus | PHILOSOPHY We are offering a university course, Phil110 - Science: Good, Bad, Bogus, right here at Ao Tawhiti. |
78PHL | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Tatauranga | Statistics | Statistics is a University Entrance course and can lead to careers in Accounting, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Management, Da |
8MAS | 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 6TEC | This new half or full year course enables students to access Level 1, as well as some Level 2, Unit and Achievement Standards from across the Techn |
6TEC | 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Outdoor and BBQ Cuisine | 45HOS – Outdoor BBQ Cuisine (Non-NCEA / Skills-Based Course) |
45HOS | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao | Geography Skills and Research | Geography is the study of places, of te taiao | the environment. |
7GEO | 7 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Hangarau Matihiko | Digital Technology | This course introduces students to digital technologies as a way of thinking, problem-solving, and creating. |
56DIGI | 5, 6 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| TE MĀTAURANGA O WAHO | OUTDOOR EDUCATION | This outdoor education class for L45 is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in nature. |
45OUT | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 45HAP | This is a Level 4/5 Hapori class...specific information to follow soon. It will be delivered my Matt Davis. |
45HAP | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Stick Sports: Hockey and More | In this unit, you'll try a range of stick sports, with a focus on different styles of hockey. |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| TŪAKIRI | IDENTITY & VOICE | In Term 1, we focus on who we are, where we come from, and how stories shape identity. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| 4-5 Sewing Basics | The machines are serviced and waiting for you to get creative! |
45SEW | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - THE REVOLTING SIX O’CLOCK NEWS | This term you will work in small groups to retell Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts stories as exciting and dramatic ‘Breaking News’ item |
45DRA | 4, 5 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Specialist Digital Media Homebase (Orange) | This Specialist Digital Media Homebase runs through Red, Orange and Green blocks (as well as during homebase time every morning). |
DMHO | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Writing (NCEA Co-requisite) – Levels 7 & 8 | This course is for Year 12 and 13 students (NZC Levels 7–8) who have not yet achieved the NCEA Literacy Writing co-requisi |
78WRI | 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| Hardcore Maths | Hardcore Maths is an extension option for students in Years 11 to 13 who want to strengthen their mathematical performance at the top end. |
678+MAT | 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 | |
| RAD (Recycle A Device) Programme | The RAD programme is a hands-on technology and community service course where students learn to diagnose, repair, and refurbish laptops |
5678RAD | 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 1 | 2026 |