Akoranga | Courses
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Ao Tangata | Social Science - Climate Change | Over four weeks, we take an integrated approach to understanding climate change and global warming. Specifically, we will: |
5SOC | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Pūtaiao ā-nuku | What in the Earth? | This term we will exploring all things Earth Science. |
5SCI | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| PHILOSOPHY: AI, Minds, Cybernetics | Continuing our course from Term 3, we shifted into the philosophy of AI and cybernetics. |
6PHL | 6, 7 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| tūponotanga / Probability | What is the chance of winning Tic, Tac, Toe? |
5MAT | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| English External Preparation - NCEA LVL 2/3 | This course is a continuation from Term 3. |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Level 2 Preparation | The focus of this short course is preparing for Level 2 next year by learning about different drama practitioners and theatre forms. |
6DRA | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 4/5 PE Volleyball | This unit will involve learning skills and game tactics for volleyball. |
5PE | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Art - Level 5 | Join Zara for 5ART - more details to come soon. |
5ART | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Koiora I Biology | The start of this term will be devoted to completing the adaptations internal in class - comparing gas exchange between mammals, fish and invertebr |
7BIO | 7 | Term 4.1 | 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). If you're |
DMHR | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 🐑 Design a Shaun the Sheep - 5 ART | Get creative and help us design and decorate our very own Little Shaun for The Big Sheep Trail across the c |
5ART | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 7/8 Technology Hard Materials | This is a continuation of the Term 3 course in which students are able to complete projects and outstanding assignments and/or complete a per |
78TEC | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Horticulture at CAC with Sandi | This course is open to all levels and runs at the Climate Action Campus. |
HORT | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| My Kitchen Rules 78HOS | Focus: Menu planning, teamwork, kitchen workflow and timed service |
78HOS | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao | L3 Geography - Geographic Skills and Concepts - Exam Preparation | This final term is about preparing for an external examination worth 4 credits. |
8GEO | 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| VISUAL ARTS NCEA LEVEL 1 with Vicki & Zara | This course develops visual art skills in drawing, painting, photography, design, printmaking, and sculpture. |
6ART | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ki te mutunga kore me tua atu! | To infinity and beyond! | In this course we'll examine the universe. |
45SCI | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Tourism Term 4 - Tidying it all up | 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 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Viral Recipes – 45HOS | Focus: Social media food trends, food preparation and basic cooking skills |
45HOS | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| English (with a side of Media, please) | In this class, we cover English (reading, writing, and analysis) with a distinct Media Studies slant. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS | Mathematics at level 2 NCEA. Please read the Course Overview. |
7MAT | 7 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| SENIOR ENGLISH (with Beth) - Term 3 | Welcome to Senior English. |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 4SOC - Mining Aotearoa’s West Coast | This is a great course for those yet to take social studies this year! |
4SOC | 4 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Script Writing 101 | 45DRA | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | ||
| Beginner Spanish (T4.1) | ¡Bienvenido de nuevo! |
45SPA | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU/MATHEMATICS Phase 3 Term 4.1 | In this Phase 3 Maths class, we’ll explore statistics and number through practical, hands-on learning. |
4MAT | 4 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| English External Preparation - NCEA LVL 1 | This course is a continuation from Term 3. We will be finalising our learning for our short textS "Boots" and "Rakau". |
6ENG | 6 | Term 4.1 | 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 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Koiora I Biology | Those students who wish to complete the socio-scientific internal will be doing this in class for the first week or so. |
8BIO | 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau | Mathematics - Algebra | This 6MAT class will be taught in two groups by Sam and Daniel, as it has been throughout the year. |
6MAT | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Jazz Hands : Musical Theatre Skills & Games | This course is all about having fun with musical theatre while building confidence and performance skills. |
MUSICAL | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 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 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Mātai iranga | Genetics | We will be focusing on preparing and reviewing the Genetics content in preparation for the exam at the end of the year. |
6SCI | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabaddi | Kabaddi is an ancient game popular in the Indian subcontinent in which two teams tackle each other. |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau I Algebra | This term we continue our work on the Level 1 standard "1.4 Demonstrate Mathematical Reasoning." This is a 5 credit external that |
6MAT | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| BUSINESS STUDIES (Annual Review) | The Annual review - This is the last part needed to complete your Business Plan Internal. |
78BUS | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| CONTINUATION FROM TERM 3 - VISUAL STORYTELLING & ANIMATION: WHERE ENGLISH MEETS PHOTOGRAPHY | This course is a continuation from Term 3. You will need to have been in the class during term 3 to join. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 4.1 | 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 4.1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS (7T4) | Mathematics at level 2 NCEA. |
7MAT | 7 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Tuanaki | Calculus | The NCEA year plan is as follows: |
8MAC | 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Toitū te Taiao | Sustainability | Akonga | Students! We have four weeks to complete your outstanding internals. |
78EFS | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU/MATHEMATICS Phase 3 Term 4.1 | In this Phase 3 Maths class, we’ll explore statistics and number through practical, hands-on learning. |
4MAT | 4 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| CONTINUATION FROM TERM 3 - VISUAL STORYTELLING & ANIMATION: WHERE ENGLISH MEETS PHOTOGRAPHY | This course is a continuation from Term 3. You will need to have been in the class during term 3 to join. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 4.1 | 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). If you're |
DMHG | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Mātai iranga | Genetics | We will be finishing off the genetics content that we began covering in term 3, then we will be focusing on preparing and reviewing the genetics co |
6SCI | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 6HEA | Description This term will involve revision of fundamental Health concepts |
6HEA | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Rise and Dine | Sweet, savoury, crispy, fluffy, healthy(ish) or covered in maple syrup. Breakfast is full of options. |
4HOS | 4 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 456DVC | This course is a continuation of the Term 3 DVC course and has an emphasis on completing Level 1 External Achievement Standard 9200 |
456DVC | 4, 5, 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS | This course is 5MAT with Sam and Daniel. We will be taking half of the group each, as we have done all year. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Psychology and Your Brain | 45BRAIN | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | ||
| Tātai Arorangi and Astronomy | We have only four weeks left of science and you asked for astronomy. |
4Sci | 4 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Pūtaiao I Genetic Variation Exam revision | This term we will launch into revision for the Genetic Variation external exam.
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6SCI | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| BUSINESS STUDIES (Money in, Tax Out) | Starting your first part-time job is an exciting milestone, but seeing tax deductions on your pay slip can raise a few questions! |
45BUS | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| History Exams | This course is for external exam preparation and will include the preliminary exams for derived grades. |
78HIS | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 5SOC - Tūpuna Wahine | Come and spend 4 weeks uncovering the power of the women who have shaped Aotearoa’s history. |
5SOC | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Studio Art Blue: Create Your Own Project | This guided, self-directed art class is for students ready to take their creativity seriously. |
4ART | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau | Mathematical Reasoning (6T4) | Level 1 NCEA Mathematics and Statistics |
6MAT | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| NCEA music | This course is for students who have already been working on NCEA music assessments. |
6MUS | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Tūponotanga | Probability | Tauira will be learning about probability through these activities: Planning and Conducting Experiments
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5MAT | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Trash to Treasure | Come and join this great project based class if you have some ideas around how we can turn waste in to wonders! |
Hapori | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Cinderella dance production - student-led | Step into the magical world of Cinderella through dance, drama, and performance. |
SHOW | 3, 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| History Exams | This course is for external exam preparation and will include the preliminary exams for derived grades. |
78HIS | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Perform a scripted role | This is a continuation of the Term Three course. |
78DRA | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Cook Your Own Adventure | This class is for students who have taken a few level 4 classes and have developed their cooking skills, or who are confident in the kitchen. |
5HOS | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 45PE - Summer Sports | Want to get out in the sun? Explore the wonderful world of sports? Try new and different things? Welcome to summer sports |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Final preparations | A last chance to finish off any internal assessments and also prepare for external exams. |
78ESS | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Mātai mātu | Chemistry | This term we will be focusing on reviewing the content of the two externals we have been covering: Structure and Bonding and, Chemical Reactivity.& |
7CHEM | 7 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Rapid Revision |
We're not learning about this: |
8PHY | 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| English for Artists - Zine making! | Welcome to English for designers. This term, the focus is on creation. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Senior DVC | Students will complete current spatial projects and focus on completing the external Achievement Standards by 27 October. |
678DVC | 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Level 1 English with Megan T | Exams are fast approaching! |
6ENG | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Riveting Revision |
We're not learning about this: |
7PHY | 7 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao | Geography - Natural Landscapes and Challenges | In term four, there will be a bit of choice in how students focus their mahi. Either: |
6GEO | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Art History Finale | This is a continuation of the course from term 3 and is for students to finish off any outstanding assessments. |
78ARTH | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau I Surprising statistics! | In 4.1 we will be looking at statistics. We will spend some time collecting data and then working out how to graph it. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Te Reo Māori | 45MĀO Te Reo Juniors For those who wish to learn the basics of Te Reo Māori. |
45MAO | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| NCEA music | This course is for students who have already been working on NCEA music assessments. |
78MUS | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Art History Finale | This is a continuation of the course from term 3 opportunities for new topics will be explored as necessary. |
78ARTH | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Commedia Capers |
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5DRA | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Literary Roulette: Spin the Text and Draw your Quest | In this course you will spin a wheel of readings to unlock a random short text, from quirky micro-fiction and wild news stories to flash poet |
4ENG | 4 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 3D Modelling and Printing | Students will learn 3D modelling using Fusion 360 and will then design and print their own 3D models. |
45TEC | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 78PE | In term 3 we learnt about fitness and training to improve fitness. |
78PE | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 6PE | Are you interested in trying a new sport? Showing your abilities to learn and demonstrate skills? |
6PE | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Mātai āhuarangi | Climatology - Energy and the Earth | 5SCI | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | ||
| Pāngarau - Numeracy | This course is generally restricted to Year 12 and 13 students and others with permission. |
78NUM | 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 78ENG: Consolidation, Reflection, and Preparation | Consolidation, Reflection, and Preparation What this term is about |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Mātai mātu | Chemistry | We will be completing our final internal assessment exploring Ocean Acidification and applying our learning from Aqueous Systems into this context. |
8CHEM | 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU/MATHEMATICS | Statistics | This is the course signup for all 4MAT courses in purple block. That's Daniel, Lindsay, and Kay/Jonathan's classes. |
4MAT | 4 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| MasterChef – 6HOS | Focus: Mystery box challenges, knife skills, cooking techniques and presentation |
6HOS | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking & Café Sweets – 45HOS | Focus: Baking techniques, accurate measuring and oven skills |
45HOS | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Te Kapu I Te Haki | Capture the Flag | A school favourite tag game where raiding teams aim to capture the opponents' flag (ball or balls) and return to their zone. |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 45SEW - Plushies! | Here’s the challenge.. 4 weeks to make a really cool plushie of your choice. Can you do it? |
45SEW | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 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 4.1 | 2026 | |
| PHILOSOPHY - Special Topic | Students will complete their work from last term and then engage in a philosophy topic of personal interest. |
78PHL | 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| HAGLEY PARK CRICKET SERIES | Get outside, enjoy the spring weather, and play cricket. |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| English External Preparation - NCEA LVL 1 | This course is a continuation from Term 3. |
6ENG | 6 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Tatauranga | Statistics | Study for the two exams: probability concepts and probability distributions. |
8MAS | 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Improvised Scenes | Improvised theatre is a fun and spontaneous style of performance where participants learn skills that allow them to make up |
45DRA | 4, 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Digital Technology | Hangarau Matihiko (T4.1) | In Term 4, our main focus will be on designing and developing games using Godot, a free game engine used to create both 2D and 3D |
56DIGI | 5, 6 | Term 4.1 | 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). If you're |
DMHO | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao | Geography Preparing for Exams | Although we may need a couple of lessons to finish our last internal, our main focus is getting ready for the end of year skills exam. |
7GEO | 7 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 678OED | This is a closed course for this term as we are rock climbing and students need personal experience both bouldering, rock climbing and belaying. |
678OED | 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 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 4.1 | 2026 | |
| TŌ MĀTOU AO | WRITING FOR THE REAL WORLD | This is a short, focused course where we turn our attention to real-world writing for real audiences. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| 6TEC Hard Materials | This is a continuation of the Term 3 course which will focus on students either; |
6TEC | 6, 7 | Term 4.1 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
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| Toi Māori at the CAC | This course runs all day on Mondays at the Climate Action Campus. |
TOI | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 | |
| RAD (Recycle A Device) Programme (T4.1) | 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 4.1 | 2026 | |
| Hardcore Maths (T4.1) | Hardcore Maths is an option for students in Years 11 to 13 who want to strengthen their mathematical thinking and aim higher |
678+MAT | 6, 7, 8 | Term 4.1 | 2026 |