Akoranga | Courses
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISUAL ARTS NCEA LEVEL 1 | This course develops visual art skills in drawing, painting, photography, design, printmaking, and sculpture. |
6ART | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 7/8TEC | Students will gain specialised knowledge and experience during the design and manufacture of their projects utilising 3D modelling software and CNC |
78TEC | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| PHILOSOPHY: OMG! Is that God? | [R13 Content in video we watch]. Where did the universe come from? Could it have started from Nothing? |
6PHL | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Clay Play | Get ready to roll, shape, and sculpt! |
5ART | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 78HOS Baking Masterclass From Heritage Techniques to Modern Mastery. | 78HOS Baking Masterclass From Heritage Techniques to Modern Mastery. |
78HOS | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| NCEA Horticulture at CAC | This course will be taught by Sandi at the Climate Action Campus. |
678HORT | 6, 7, 8 | Term 2 | 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). If you're |
DMHR | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao | L3 Geography - Global Issues | The planet has issues! In this UE approved course we will explore a geographic issue (sea level rise). |
8GEO | 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Perform a scripted role using drama techniques | Using ensemble group work, you will be devising a performance based on themes from the play Daughters of Heaven - o |
6DRA | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Te Ao Tangata | Social Science - Human Rights | Human rights are continually under threat both in here and abroad. |
5SOC | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Mātai ahupūngao | Physics | This term we will be exploring Physics! The concepts we will be looking at are: |
5SCI | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 45PE Not Sport | We will be exploring different recreational activities at Parakiore Recreation Centre and Hagley Park. |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Koiora | Scintillating Cells | This term will be about what we can't see with the naked eye! |
7BIO | 7 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| ENGLISH - Writing Skills | This term, we will sharpen your writing craft by exploring both the precision of formal essays and the creative freedom of narrative storytelling. |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 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 2 | 2026 | |
| Visual Arts NCEA LEVELS 1, 2 & 3 Painting, Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Printmaking, Sculpture With Vicki and Zara | This course supports NCEA Levels 1–3 Visual Arts students who want to improve their art folios and complete internal and external |
678ART | 6, 7, 8 | Term 2 | 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 so with a distinct Media Studies slant. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Mātai ahupūngao | Physics | For the first couple of weeks of term we will be consolidating our learning on chemical reactions and completing the internal assessment that ties |
6SCI | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS | Mathematics at level 2 NCEA. Please read the Course Overview. |
7MAT | 7 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau | Mathematics | This 6MAT class will be taught in two groups by Sam and Daniel, as it was in Term One. |
6MAT | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Script Writing 101 | This course builds up through the year. This term you will learn about the main elements of writing a successful play script. |
45DRA | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| PUORO - NCEA MUSIC - levels 2 and 3 | This course is designed to support students wishing to sit NCEA standards in music at levels 2 and 3, with a focus on providing students with the t |
78MUS | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Tourism Term 2 | 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 2 | 2026 | |
| SENIOR ENGLISH (with Beth) - Term 2 | Welcome to Senior English (with an arty sprinkle). |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Beginner Spanish (T2) | ¡Hola! This beginner course introduces the basics of Spanish in a fun and practical way. |
45SPAN | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS Phase 3 Term 2 2026 | In this Phase 3 mathematics class, students will build strong foundational number skills, particular focus on multiplication and division, while de |
4MAT | 4 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Shrek the Musical | This year, we’re taking it up a notch! |
SHREK | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| English - Language and Context | For the first half of term 2, we will build on our study of "Night" by exploring new texts that share its powerful themes and historical c |
6ENG | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| INE | MEASUREMENT | In term two we will be doing measurement. You will need an E5 maths workbook, pen, and a scientific calculator. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Koiora | Experiments and Plant and Animal Responses | At the start of this term students will design and carry out their own practical investigation, this is a 4 credit internal which builds on the lea |
8BIO | 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Visual Arts NCEA LEVELS 1, 2 & 3 Painting, Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Printmaking, Sculpture With Vicki and Zara | This course supports NCEA Levels 1–3 Visual Arts students who want to improve their art folios and complete internal and external |
678ART | 6, 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 4SOC - Archeology: Unearthing Canterbury's Past | Level 4 Social Studies – Archaeology: Unearthing Canterbury’s Past |
4Archeology | 4 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 45HOS – Chocolatier Course | 45HOS – Chocolatier Course (Non-NCEA / Skills-Based Course) |
45HOS | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS (7T2) | Mathematics at Level 2 NCEA Please read the Course Overview. |
7MAT | 7 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| RANGAHAU PAKIHI | BUSINESS STUDIES | Planning and Running your own Business |
78BUS | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Tuanaki | Calculus | This term we will finish Algebra, sit a practise exam and cover most of the Differentiation topic.
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8MAC | 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS Phase 3 Term 2 2026 | In this Phase 3 mathematics class, students will build strong foundational number skills, particular focus on multiplication and division, while de |
4MAT | 4 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau | Mathematics - Measurement and Geometry | This course is 5MAT with Sam and Daniel. We will be taking half of the group each, as we did in Term One. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 45 Physical Education | More details about this PE class to come soon... |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 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). If you're |
DMHG | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Toitū Te Taiao | Sustainability - Taking Environmental and/or Social Action | We learnt about sustainability and biophysical environments in term one. |
78EFS | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 4TEC Small Furniture | Students are to design and make a piece small furniture using prescribed material sizes and qualities. (wood/metal). |
4TEC | 4 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC | This course is designed for students of all levels of musical experience, from beginner to advanced. |
4MUS | 4 | Term 2 | 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 2 | 2026 | |
| Mātai ahupūngao | Physics |
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6SCI | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| English - Design and Present a Magazine Cover | In this course, you'll have the chance to design and produce your very own professional magazine cover on a topic you select. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau I Number and Measurement | This term we will be working on one of the new Level 1 standards "Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New |
6MAT | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| We're Cooking With Gas | out of the oven and onto the hob... |
45HOS | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Wild Lines & Colour | This term we’ll explore organic shapes, patterns, and storytelling in art inspired by Niuean–New Zealand artist John Pule. |
4ART | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 6HEA | This term promises an engaging exploration of fundamental Health concepts and significant ideas, specifically focusing on drug and alcohol |
6HEA | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English for Artists | This is a continuation of the same course offered in Term One. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 5SOC – The Ancient World: Myths, Gods and Heroes | Level 5 Social Studies – The Ancient World: Myths, Gods and Heroes (Classical Studies) |
5Classics | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Revolving Radians | 8PHY | 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | ||
| Media Studies Episodes IV & V: The Course Awakens | Welcome, padawan! |
45MED | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| TAUHOHE ŌHIKITANGA ŌHEKETANGA | OXIDATION AND REDUCTION REACTIONS | We will begin the term by finalising our preparation for our first internal on Titirations and complete this in the first couple of weeks of the te |
7CHEM | 7 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Showquest | This course is designed for students interested in being part of a student-run Showquest 2026 production, both onstage and behind the scenes. |
SHOW | 4, 5, 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Ine | Measurement | In term two we will be doing measurement. You will need an E5 maths workbook and a scientific calculator. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - ABSURDIST DEVISING | &nb |
78DRA | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Pūtaiao | Science - Adapting and Evolving in Aotearoa and Beyond | Join Daniel and Kate in this block to learn about Aotearoa New Zealand's awesome and unique plants, animals and fungi. |
4Sci | 4 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| BUSINESS STUDIES (Cash Courses) | Three Cash Courses all about: |
45BUS | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Tāhuhu Kōrero | Independent Historical Inquiries NCEA 2-3 | Term 2 is designed around the research phase. |
78HIS | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Lord of the Wings | One wing to rule them all... |
5HOS | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| WAIATA MAI - MUSIC - NCEA level 1/2 | This course is designed to support students ready, willing and able to sit assessments at either NCEA level 1 or 2. |
6MUS | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Aituā taiao | natural disasters |
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78ESS | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 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. |
Trash2T | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| pūtaiao I Phascinating Physics | For the first couple of weeks of term we will be consolidating our learning on chemical reactions and completing the internal assessement that ties |
6SCI | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Art: From Flat to Fantastic! Shape, Shadow & Style | In this fun art course, students will explore how artists turn everyday fabric into amazing artworks. |
4ART | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Senior DVC | This course is mixed level as students can combine Achievement Standards from different levels. |
678DVC | 6, 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau | Real-World Maths (6T2) | Level 1 NCEA Mathematics and Statistics |
6MAT | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6HOS Vegetarian Cookery | Course Descriptor: 6HOS Vegetarian Cookery |
6HOS | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 78PE | This term we will be learning about Sociology of Sport. |
78PE | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Mesmerising Mechanics | This term we'll finish the material for the mechanics external and work. |
7PHY | 7 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| English NCEA Level 1 with Megan T | We will start Term 2 by continuing to focus on writing skills as we get ready for the writing assessment. |
6ENG | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| TAUHOHE ŌHIKITANGA ŌHEKETANGA | OXIDATION AND REDUCTION REACTIONS | We will focus on the second Internal which is all about Oxidation and Reduction Reactions. What's inside a battery? |
8CHEM | 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - WITCHCRAFT, MURDER AND MADNESS | In this unit we wi |
5DRA | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| MATHEMATICS - MEASUREMENT AND GEOMETRY | This course is 4MAT with Daniel. |
4MAT | 4 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Welcome to Flatland | Edwin Abott's book Flatland is based in a world where shapes exist in a two dimensional plane. |
4MAT | 4 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Tāhuhu Kōrero Toi | History of Art and Design | Term 2 will build on the ideas and work we began in term 1. |
78ARTH | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| ENGLISH - Writing Skills | Do you enjoy writing? If you said yes, join this class! |
4ENG | 4 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao | Geography - Exploring the Environment | In term two, we will look at environments. How they are made and how we can use data to better understand them. |
6GEO | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 6 Physical Education | Are you interested in understanding the forces that shape how we move in Aotearoa New Zealand? |
6PE | 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| MĀORI TEINA - JUNIOR MĀORI 2025 | 45MAO Te Reo Juniors |
45MAO | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 5 MUSIC - Can you please play "Far Far Away?" ... | This course is designed for musicians with some experience - who have been playing or studying music for at least one year. |
5MUS | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| ahupūngao | Physics - Forces, Energy, Electricity and Waves | 5SCI | 5 | Term 2 | 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 2 | 2026 | |
| 78ENG: Visual Texts: Power, Story, and Meaning | Visual Texts: Power, Story, and Meaning What this term is about |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 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 2 | 2026 | |
| pangarau I Multitudes of Maths! | In this course we will cover a number of topics this term. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 2 | 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 2 | 2026 | |
| Hangarau Matihiko | Digital Technology (T2) | In Term 2, students begin working on larger digital projects that apply the programming and problem-solving skills developed in Te |
56DIGI | 5, 6 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 4-5 Sewing: Shrek Costumes | Level 4–5 Sewing – Costume Design for Musical Theatre |
45SEW | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Philosophy: God, Science, and Ultimate Questions | NOTE: This course starts in week 5 after the university course has been completed. |
78PHL | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 678OED | This term will be focused on tramping and bushcraft initially. This will include working towards a 3 day tramp as a class. |
678OED | 6, 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao | Geography A Controversial Issue | Geography is the study of places, of te taiao | the environment. |
7GEO | 7 | Term 2 | 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 2 | 2026 | |
| Court Kings & Queens | Step onto the court to play a range of invasion games. This class will be mostly practical, focusing on game-play and court awareness. |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 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). If you're |
DMHO | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 2 | 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 2 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA Silence Is Golden | &nbs |
4DRA | 4 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Cosplay Creation with Daisy May | Choose a character or select one of your OCs and let's get creating! |
Cosplay | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| Karaoke Club | Karaoke club is back this year by popular demand! |
MUSIC | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| KŌRERO TAUIRA | STORIES THAT SHAPE US | In Term 2, we study the novel Trash by Andy Mulligan, a fast-paced story about three young people who un |
5ENG | 5 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| English - Language and Context | For the first half of term 2, we will build on our study of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time" by exploring new texts tha |
6ENG | 6 | Term 2 | 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, 7 | Term 2 | 2026 | |
| 45HOS – Outdoor BBQ Cuisine | 45HOS – Outdoor BBQ Cuisine (Non-NCEA / Skills-Based Course) |
45HOS | 4, 5 | Term 2 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAD (Recycle A Device) Programme (T2) | 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 2 | 2026 | |
| Hardcore Maths (T2) | 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 2 | 2026 | |
| Literacy Writing (NCEA Co-requisite) (T2) | This course is primarily for Year 12 and 13 students (NZC Levels 7–8) who have not yet achieved the NCEA Literacy Writing |
78WRI | 7, 8 | Term 2 | 2026 |