Akoranga | Courses
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - NCEA Level One - Daughters Of Heaven | Achievement Standard - Perform a scripted role using drama techniques. |
6DRA | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Te Ao Tangata | Social Science (Governance: Who Decides the Rules?) | The general election is coming up in November. Let's find out how we are governed, and how we choose our government. |
5SOC | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| PHILOSOPHY: Democracy, Freedom, News | Due to an interesting diversion in Term 2, students have asked to start Term 3 with some lessons on the Philosophy of Mind / Cognitive Science. |
6PHL | 6, 7 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Koiora | Genetics | This term we will begin finishing off the practical investigation internal that we working towards in term 2. |
7BIO | 7 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| VISUAL ARTS NCEA LEVEL 1 | This course develops visual art skills in drawing, painting, photography, design, printmaking, and sculpture. |
6ART | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Press & Impress - Printmaking | Get ready to ink, carve, etch and press! |
5ART | 5 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| Hospitality Catering (Cater the Formal) | 78HOS – Hospitality Catering (Cater the Formal)Course Overview: | 78HOS | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 45PE Aquatics | This unit will involve learn to swim, swim improvement and survival skills. |
45PE Aquatics | 4, 5, 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau I Algebra | This term we will be looking at algebra. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 7/8 Technology Hard Materials | Students will gain specialised knowledge and experience during the design and manufacture of their projects utilising 3D modelling softwa |
78TEC | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| English - Close Viewing and External Prep | This term will be split into 2 sections. |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Kaupapa | Project | Are you working on a project that you need extra time on? The support of an LA, to throw around ideas and share with others, or not? |
PROJECT | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao | L3 Geography - Event Management and an Exam | This course looks at how Geographers can apply their skills to Event Management. |
8GEO | 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Mātai mātu | Chemistry | This term in 5SCI we will be focusing on all things Chemistry! |
5SCI | 5 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koiora | Human Evolution | How did humans change from ape-like ancestors into the smart-phone addicted specimens that we are today? |
8BIO | 8 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| 4SOC Term 3 - Te Awa: The Power and Politics of Water | Level 4 Social Studies |
4SOC | 4 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU/MATHEMATICS Phase 3 Term 3 | For Term 3 in this mathematics class, students will explore the foundations of algebra by investigating patterns, relationships, v |
4MAT | 4 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS | Mathematics at level 2 NCEA. Please read the Course Overview. |
7MAT | 7 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Te Marama Me Te Matū | Quantum Leaps & Bending Beams: The Secrets of Matter and Light! 🔬✨ | Have you ever wondered what you are actually made of? Or how a plain beam of white light can magically transform into a brilliant |
45SCI | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Beginner Spanish (T3) | ¡Hola otra vez! This beginner Spanish course continues from the work we began in Term 2. |
45SPA | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 45HOS – Chocolatier Course | Enter the world of professional chocolate creation. |
45HOS | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| SENIOR ENGLISH (with Beth) - Term 3 | Welcome to Senior English (with an arty sprinkle). |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| English - Writing Skills | This term we will be looking into creative writing. |
6ENG | 6 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| Pūtaiao I Genetic Variation | We will investigate the genetics behind inheritance and the importance of genetic variation in a species. |
6SCI | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| SHREK THE PRODUCTION | It's curtains up on Shrek the Musical in Week 4 with our rehearsal on the 11th and shows on the 12th and 13th of August. |
SHREK | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Tourism Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| Oma | Run | Back to basics with running. We will run as a group. It’s not about speed; it's about the miles we can collect. |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Script Writing 101 | This course builds up through the year. This term we will learn about the main elements of writing a successful play script. |
45DRA | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| English (with a side of Media, please) | In this class, we cover English (reading, writing, and analysis) - but we do so with a distinct Media Studies sla |
5ENG | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS | This 6MAT class will be taught in two groups by Sam and Daniel, as it was in Terms One and Two. |
6MAT | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS | This course is 5MAT with Sam and Daniel. We will be taking half of the group each, as we did in Term One and Two. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Lights, Camera, Story! Visual Storytelling & Animation: Where English Meets Photography | English with Photography or Photography with English! You decide! |
5ENG | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Lights, Camera, Story! Visual Storytelling & Animation: Where English Meets Photography | English with Photography or Photography with English! You decide! |
5ART | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Tuanaki | Calculus | We will finishing Differentiation then starting Integration. |
8MAC | 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 456 DVC | The focus of this course is to design a small house. |
456DVC | 4, 5, 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| RANGAHAU PAKIHI | BUSINESS STUDIES | Planning and Running your own Business |
78BUS | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU/MATHEMATICS Phase 3 Term 3 | For Term 3 in this mathematics class, students will explore the foundations of algebra by investigating patterns, relationships, v |
4MAT | 4 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| 6 Health | This term promises an engaging exploration of fundamental Health concepts and significant ideas, specifically focusing on mental health and |
6HEA | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Pūtaiao I Genetic Variation | We will investigate the genetics behind inheritance and the importance of genetic variation in a species. |
6SCI | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau I Algebra | This term we will be working on the Level 1 standard "1.4 Demonstrate Mathematical Reasoning." This is a 5 credit external that wi |
6MAT | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Toitū Te Taiao | Sustainability - Action, Values, Initiatives, Strategies, Policies and World Views | This term Kate will be teaching level two students and coaching level three students. |
78EFS | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC | This course is designed for students of all levels of musical experience, from beginner to advanced. |
4MUS | 4 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| PĀNGARAU | MATHEMATICS (7T3) | Mathematics at level 2 NCEA. |
7MAT | 7 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| TOTO HĀKINAKINA | BLOOD SPORTS (NOT REALLY) - WRESTLING, BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU, BOXING | Combat - You are expected to participate in the grappling / physical contact that makes up this class, or you should not be part |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| C is for Cookie | This course will explore a question that has plagued humankind since the cookie's humble beginning in 7th century Persia: What is a cookie? |
45Hosp | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Social Psychology and Your Brain | 45BRAIN | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | ||
| Cinderella dance production | Step into the magical world of Cinderella through dance, drama, and performance. |
CINDERELLA | 4, 5, 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Make It Pop: Paint, Print, Create! | This term, level up your art skills and start thinking like a real artist. |
4ART | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 5SOC - Power, Control, and Influence | Level 5 Social Studies |
5SOC | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau I Algebra | This term we will be looking at algebra. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Pūtaiao | Science: Cool Chemistry and Funky Physics | In this course, we'll take a tour through some of the level four physics and chemistry curriculum. |
4Sci | 4 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Tāhuhu Kōrero | Independent Historical Presentations for NCEA 2-3 | Students will work to complete their research from term 2. |
78HIS | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| Mātai arorangi | Astronomy | 78ESS | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | ||
| Senior DVC | The focus for the remainder of the year is Architecture. Students will generate their own designs and solutio |
678DVC | 6, 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau | Real-World Maths (6T3) | Level 1 NCEA Mathematics and Statistics |
6MAT | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| English for Artists | This is a continuation of the same course offered in Term Two. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Ngarue | Wondourous Waves | In this block will study towards the waves external exam: Doppler effect, standing waves, beats, interferences... |
8PHY | 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Cheese Please | Have you ever wanted to make your own mozzarella, feta, or ricotta? |
5HOS | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Hohe matū | Chemical Reactivity | This term we will finish up on the First External Structure and Bonding which we started in Term 2. This will take approximately 2 weeks. |
7CHEM | 7 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA "THE KETTLE, YOU FOOL!" | This assessment activity requires you to perform an extract from a Harold Pinter play. |
78DRA | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 45PE - International Sports | We will be exploring different sports and games. |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Whakapapa | Genealogy | Learn history that connects to you. Your past. |
Ancestry | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| RANGAHAU PAKIHI | BUSINESS STUDIES | The School Market Challenge: Passion to Profit |
45BUS | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Pūtaiao I Genetic Variation | We will investigate the genetics behind inheritance and the importance of genetic variation in a species. |
6SCI | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pāngarau - Numeracy | This course is generally restricted to Year 12 and 13 students and others with permission. |
78NUM | 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 4/5 Jewellery | This is a new course and we will design and manufacture small and economical pieces of jewellery trialling a number of techniques and mat |
45TEC | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| pangarau I More Multitudes of Maths! | In this course we will cover a number of topics this term. |
5MAT | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Pāngarau I Algebra and Graphs | This course signup is for all 4 maths classes in purple block! That's Daniel, Lindsay, and Kay/Jonathan's classes. |
4MAT | 4 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 78 Physical Education | This term we will be learning about fitness and training to improve fitness. |
78PE | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 4/5 Te Reo Māori | 45MĀO Te Reo Juniors For those who wish to learn the basics of Te Reo Māori. |
45MAO | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Tāhuhu Kōrero Toi | History of Art and Design | Students will finish off any outstanding assessment work from term 2. |
78ARTH | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Italian Cookery | 6HOS – Italian CookeryCourse Overview:Travel through t | 6HOS | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| MĀTAI MĀTU | CHEMISTRY Feel the chemistry - Living in a material world | Warning - there is a high probability of test-tubes, bunsen burners, mixing chemicals, explosions and other stereotypically clichéd 'Scie |
5SCI | 5 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| 78ENG: Research, Insight, and Writing Consolidation | Research, Insight, and Writing Consolidation What this term is about |
78ENG | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Welcome to Zootopia! - Close Viewing | Welcome to Term 3! |
4ENG | 4 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Hua autōhiko | Elect to do Electricity | Michael Faraday pioneered Electricity in the early 1800’s, and it has modernised the world. |
7PHY | 7 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| MĀTAI MATŪ | Aqueous systems | This term we will be starting our second external which is focused on using equilibrium principles to explain properties of aqueous systems. |
8CHEM | 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| NCEA L1 English with Megan T | During the first half of this term we will complete the second internal assessment, language in context. |
6ENG | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA - Cliffhanger Drama | You will be exploring the world of the Soap Opera in the style of Neighbours, Coronation Street, Home and Away etc. |
5DRA | 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 6PE | Are you interested in improving yourself? |
6PE | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Te Taiao | Geography - The Environment - Its a Challenge | In term three, we will look at how nature creates and modifies environments. |
6GEO | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHAKAARI | DRAMA Exploring Genres | Explore the art of telling stori |
4DRA | 4 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| PHILOSOPHY - Ethics and Moral Philosophy | How ought one to live their life? Who should decide how one ought to live their life? |
78PHL | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| AKORANGA KOIRI | PHYSICAL EDUCATION | Racquet Sports |
45PE | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Tropical Rainforests | Tropical Rainforests such as those in the Amazon Basin, the Congo and Borneo are treasure troves of plants and animals. |
7GEO | 7 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| STEM - Science, Technology, Electronics & Machines! | Science, Technology, Electronics & Machines! |
STEM | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 6TEC Hard Materials | This course enables students to access Level 1, as well as some Level 2, Unit and Achievement Standards from across the Technology curriculum. |
6TEC | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Back to Basics - 45Sewing 2.0 | Phew... we've finished the Shrek Costumes! |
45SEW | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Tatauranga | Statistics | This term we will finish both probability concepts and probability distributions. |
8MAS | 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Music Technology | In this course we will be looking at how to use recording, sampling, looping and recording software to create music, and looking at how to set up s |
MUSIC | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| Bread Dough Mastery | 45HOS – Bread Dough MasteryCourse Overview:There is nothing | 45Hosp | 4 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| Hangarau Matihiko | Digital Technology (T3) | In Term 3, students continue developing their skills through larger digital projects that involve planning, designing, building, t |
56DIGI | 5, 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| 678 Outdoor Education | This is a closed course for this term. It requires students to have done 678OED in previous terms. |
678OED | 6, 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| English - Writing Skills | This term we will be looking into creative writing. |
6ENG | 6 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| TIROHANGA | PERSPECTIVE & POWER | In Term 3, we study the New Zealand film Boy, directed by Taika Waititi. |
5ENG | 5 | Term 3 | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| Maka | Throw | Athletics covers different types of throwing: the throw (javelin), push (shot put), sling (discus) and heave (hammer). |
45PE.2 | 4, 5 | Term 3 | 2026 |
| Title | Body | Code | Authored by | Levels | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcore Maths (T3) | Hardcore Maths is an option for students in Years 11 to 13 who want to strengthen their mathematical performance. |
678+MAT | 6, 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 | |
| RAD (Recycle A Device) Programme (T3) | 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 3 | 2026 | |
| Literacy Writing (NCEA Co-requisite) (T3) | This course is for students who still need to achieve the NCEA Literacy Writing co-requisite, or who want focused support to impro |
78WRI | 7, 8 | Term 3 | 2026 |