Akoranga | Courses

Whero
Title Body Code LA Levels Term Year
Short Story Appreciation Society

In this course, we'll read a few creepy short stories, discuss and dissect them, and do a few fun activities based on them.

SSAS 5 Term 4.2 2023
Poetry

In this course, we'll look at some cool poems and discuss the ideas in them.

POETRY 5 Term 4.2 2023
Read, Write and Eat

If you enjoy reading and writing, or if you need a little encouragement, then Read, Write and Eat could be for you.

5LIT 5 Term 4.2 2023
Welcome to Discworld!

Somewhere between thought and reality exists the Discworld, a magical world not totally unlike our own.

Disc 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
I Want To Be A Writer

This course is for those who enjoy writing fiction.

45ENG 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Ggenlihsaems (word puzzle)

Improve your reading, writing, and spelling by playing games.

4ENG 3, 4 Term 4.2 2023
Kōwhai
Title Body Code LA Levels Term Year
Geometry: connecting points with precision

If you look around your classroom, there’s a good chance you can spot geometry everywhere — in squares on the calendar, long hexagonal pencil

4MAT 4 Term 4.2 2023
Cinema Studies

Welcome to the world of cinema!

FILM 4 Term 4.2 2023
Number Skills, Mental Math and Financial Literacy

This course will teach you the most important everyday numeracy skills:

- Adding and subtracting numbers including decimals

45MAT 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
KWODRATIKS

spelt correctly - Quadratics

In this class we will study quadratic expressions, equations and graphs ( which are parabolas ).

5MAT 5 Term 4.2 2023
Fake News: Figuring Fact from Fiction (Junior Philosophy)

Do you like thinking about weird stuff? Do you find yourself confused about what is and isn't true in the strange vortex that is the internet?

5PHL 5 Term 4.2 2023
Murdle - Crime Detectives

Do you have skills in deduction and want to use these solve crime? 

FSI 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Reading For Pleasure

This class is for those who enjoy reading.

45ENG 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Karaoke Club

Have fun singing (either in a group, with a friend or star as a soloist) in this social and fun no-pressure class.

MUSIC 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Climbing up the walls (purple and yellow blocks combined!)

This course will run through purple and yellow blocks, and so students choosing this course must take both.

CLMB 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Stop Motion Animation Film Appreciation Club

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of stop-motion filmmaking!

456ANIFILM 4, 5, 6 Term 4.2 2023
Start on NCEA English

Begin working on NCEA level one English.

56ENG 5, 6 Term 4.2 2023
Kākāriki
Title Body Code LA Levels Term Year
Probability: take a chance on the unknown.

Whether you know it or not, you are a fortune teller of sorts.

5MAT 5 Term 4.2 2023
WPM

In this course, you will learn to touch type using an online course.

45WPM 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Technology challenges

Technology challenges! (design and build)

45tec 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Crazy cool chemistry

Let's put on our lab coats and explore the awesome world of chemistry!

CHEM 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
JUMP JAM

Come and be part of our dance and fitness fusion. Good vibes only! 

45DAN 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Cinema Studies

Welcome to the world of cinema!

FILM 4 Term 4.2 2023
Publish your ideas

There is more to learning than just absorbing information.

PUB 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
PUZZLE CORNER

Do you love doing crosswords, word-finds, codewords, anagrams?

PUZZ 3, 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Graphics

This course is for students who want to develop their skills creating graphics using computer software.

45ENG 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Short Films

Each week, you will study a thought-provoking short film.

5ENG 5 Term 4.2 2023
World domination

(Co-taught with Richard and Beth)

WORLD 5 Term 4.2 2023
KWODRATIKS

spelt correctly - Quadratics

In this class we will study quadratic expressions, equations and graphs ( which are parabolas ).

5MAT 5 Term 4.2 2023
Kikorangi
Title Body Code LA Levels Term Year
CLUEDO MURDER MYSTERY

Are you a Professor Plum or a Reverend Green?

45DRA 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Bored games

Let's learn some board games and card games.

BOARD 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
GeoGuesser

Hone your geoguesser skills while learning about places in the world. In this course, you will:

- Play Geoguesser

Geog 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides - The Essentials!

In this course we will look at how to create, format, and edit documents, presentations, and spreadsheets using Google Docs, Slides, and Shee

5GOO 5 Term 4.2 2023
Artistic Mathematics

 

5MAT 5 Term 4.2 2023
Problem Solving Skills

Solving problems is very exciting for our brains, especially if they are challenging but doable with sufficient effort and perseverance.

SOLVE 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Keeping it crafty

Here is your chance to let your creativity run wild!

CRAFT 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Lets get Measuring

This Maths class is aimed at learners working at Level 3/4 of the curriculum. 

In 4.2 we will be focusing on measurement. 

34Mat 3, 4 Term 4.2 2023
AI Film Generation

(Co-taught with Richard and Beth)

In this course, we'll explore the world of AI and use existing tools to create films. 

FILM 5 Term 4.2 2023
NCEA English

Do want to get an early start with NCEA?

45ENG 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
How music works!

This course is designed for experienced musicians who are wanting to do NCEA music next year, we will be looking at core skills - ear training, sig

MUSIC 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Get Creative and Learn about Street Art and Screen Printing

In this class, we will explore the world of street art and mixed media printmaking techniques, while also incorporating inspiration from renowned a

456ART 4, 5, 6 Term 4.2 2023
Waiporoporo
Title Body Code LA Levels Term Year
You cannot say "Shhh" in Spanish

Algebra - the funnest bit of maths? 

4MAT 4 Term 4.2 2023
King Adeesha Production Rehearsals

This colour block is only open to existing cast members.

PROD 5, 6, 7, 8 Term 4.2 2023
Money, Money, Money!!

Money is an important part of our world and managing money is a big part of adult life. 

4MAT 4 Term 4.2 2023
Speak to me!

In this course we will practise the art of public speaking. Everything from impromptu speaking "talk for 60s on the colour red ...

SPEAK 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
4.2 Table Top Game Design 2023 - NO CODING

This class is about creating your own tabletop game - either a board game or a card game or a combination of both.

GDes 5 Term 4.2 2023
Write it your way

It is all about writing,

- learn fun facts about writing and different Authors.

- create your own piece of writing 

45WRITING 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Marvellous Human Body

This course will focus on what makes the human body special.

45SCI 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Star Wars appreciation

"Welcome to the galaxy far, far away!

Starwars 4 Term 4.2 2023
Philosophy: Thought Experiments

In this course, you will explore philosophical dilemmas such as the Trolley Problem, the Ship of Theseus, and the Allegory of the Cave.

5PHL 5 Term 4.2 2023
Climbing up the walls (purple and yellow blocks combined!)

This course will run through purple and yellow blocks, and so students choosing this course must take both.

CLMB 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Percussion Ensemble

Taking inspiration from groups like 'Strike' and 'From Scratch', we will put together a performing drum and percussion ensemble, and take to the st

MUSIC 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Karaka
Title Body Code LA Levels Term Year
Climate Action Survivor

Can you work as part of a team and simultaneously out-wit, out-play and out-last the rest?

45CAS 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
All things frisbee

Exploring games that involve Frisbees. In this course we will:

- throw frisbees

- Play frisbee golf

Fris 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
NETBALL

This will be team-taught with Sarah and Alex.

Join us to learn all things netball - playing, coaching and umpiring.

45NET 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Art + Photography Adventure Safari

Are you inspired to paint? Take the best photos? Write? Make art? Have an adventure?  Reconnect with nature and with yourself?

45ART 4, 5, 6 Term 4.2 2023
Survival Skills

Have you ever wondered if you could survive in the wild?

SURV 3, 4, 5, 7 Term 4.2 2023
Build Challenge with LEGO Technics

Kia ora future engineers and Lego fans,

LEGO 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
The Amazing Race Are you an adventurous, outdoorsy type? Are you good at finding things in strange places?Do you thrive in the face of compet RACE 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Mountain Biking

We'll take Friday

MTB 5 Term 4.2 2023
Up-cycling and Sustainable Design

Calling the creative and environmentally conscious! This course is for you.  

SUSD 3, 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Swimming

Let's go swimming on Fridays to have fun in the water at our cool, city pools.

45SWIM 4, 5 Term 4.2 2023
Brain

(Co-taught with Richard and Beth)

Confirmation bias? Gambler's fallacy? Salience? Ad hominem?

BRAIN 5 Term 4.2 2023