St Bernard’s

College

Level 3 2014

Programmes Booklet

We develop Faith, Learning & Culture

St. Bernard’s

College

Subject Planning Sheet

Use the space below to plan the subjects you wish to take in Year 13.

Be mindful of the following

subject prerequisites

your future aspirations - the courses / tertiary institutions you wish

to attend when you leave St Bernard’s College.

You should refer to information provided in this book, such as

Qualifications Pathways and Choosing a Course of Study, information

in National Qualifications such as National Certificates, as well as

relevant career information available from your subject teacher,

or Ms Lomax.

Year 13 RE

Tertiary

Where I need to go to obtain more information.

Careers listed with subjects are just a sample, for more ideas go to:

www.youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways

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COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

Religious Studies (13RST) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Ms Fouhy Course Cost: Retreat Fees

Course description This course contains a selection of topics from Biblical Studies, Sects and Cults, Ethics and explores ways of finding meaning in the world Leads to Possible Career pathways Historian, Teacher, Archivist

OPTIONAL

Accounting (13ACC) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Hosnell TiC: Ms Zhang Course Cost: $60.00 Workbook

Pre-requisite 12 credits in Level 2 Accounting Course description Financial accounting for partnerships, companies and manufacturing concerns are covered in-depth, including current legislation. Considerable emphasis is placed on analysis and interpretation of final accounts. Management accounting and systems analysis, including document flowcharting are introduced at this level. Possible Career pathways Accountant, Bank Manager, Sharebroker, Quantity Surveyor, Executive Officer

Biology (13BIO) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Higson Course Cost: $32.00 workbook, $18.00 fieldtrip approx. Pre-requisite 12 credits Level 2 Biology, Science, Chemistry or Physics or at the discretion of the HoD/Biology teacher. You do not have to have studied Level 2 Biology Course description Biology is the study of living things and the Year 13 course is designed to foster an interest in biological science, to develop an awareness of the importance of contemporary biological issues and biotechnology, and to extend the students’ knowledge and practical skills. Topics covered are: Animal Behaviour and Plant Response. Possible Career pathways Botanist, Biologist, Food Engineer, Health Promoter, Cardiac Technologist, Ecologist, Vet, Biosecurity Officer, Fitness Instructor, Doctor, Nurse

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Chemistry (13CHE) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Higson Course Cost: $30.00 Workbook, $10.00 Fieldtrip approx. Pre-requisite 16 credits at Level 2 Chemistry and gained achievement in Mathematics 2.1 (Algebra) Achievement Standard or at the discretion of the HoD Science or Chemistry teacher. Course description Year 13 Chemistry is closely aligned to Year 12 Chemistry with the topics being covered in greater depth. Topics covered are: Organic Chemistry, Aqueous Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Oxidation/Reduction, Inorganic Chemistry, Energy Changes and Quantitative Analysis. Possible Career pathways This subject is strongly recommended for any student who wishes to pursue a career in the Science/Technology field and is essential for those intending to study Medicine, Engineering, Health and Sport Sciences. Scientist, Chemist, Geologist, Pharmacist

Computer Studies (13COM) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Housden TiC: Mr Harrison Course Cost: $10.00 printing

Pre-requisite Successful completion of over half the standards offered in the Level 2 course or attempting 4 or more Level 3 subjects Course description This course is designed for students who intend to pursue a career in computer-related fields. The course covers: Complex Spreadsheeting, Desktop Publishing, Database, Web Design and Programming. Flexibility around the actual modules taught will be available to students who have sufficient learning. Possible Career pathways Database Administrator, Software Architect, Website Developer

Design & Visual Communication (13DST) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Cassidy TiC: Ms Shill Course Cost: $35.00 approx. Students required to purchase a full set of drawing equipment at the start of the course

Pre-requisite Graphics – Achieved 14 credits Level 2 Design & Visual Communication Six credits MUST be from either AS 91341 (2.34) or AS 91342 (2.35) Course description The emphasis is on the communication and presentation of design ideas through the application of the Graphic principles and techniques. The course is directed towards specialised study in the major fields of Spatial and Product Design. Students need to demonstrate in Year 12 Design and Visual Communication the ability to work and study independently. Students will focus on two main fields of interest from Spatial or Product Design. Possible Career pathways Textile/Website/Interior Designer, Architect, Production Designer

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Drama (13DRA) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mrs McIntyre TiC: Ms Jaeger Course Cost: $60.00

Pre-requisite None, but students wanting to take Drama for the first time should meet with the Drama teacher. Course description In Level 3 Drama you will explore ideas using a range of contexts. You must show willingness to research and develop your ideas thoroughly. You will perform in a variety of plays, both scripted and your own created works. You will play a significant role in a production. Students in this course will be expected to show self-management and a willingness to attend out-of-class rehearsals. You will see two live performances and critique them. Classes will include in-class workshops, involvement in lessons and practical assessment of your own performances.

Possible Career pathways Actor, Film Director, Production Manager, Entertainer, Radio and Television Presenter, Administration, Education

Economics (13ECO) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr McKay Course Cost: $43.00 Workbook, E-learning access $10.00 Voluntary co-curricula fees Pre-requisite 8 credits at Level 2 Economics or at the discretion of the HoD Course description Students will emerge with economic literacy and understanding which allows them to develop a continuing interest in Economics as a global citizen. The economics course balances important economic concepts and models with real life situations. Students learn the importance of the margin in making profit, reasons for market failure and measures that can be used to remedy these failures, recognise measures to reduce inequality and improve equity and examine the internal and external forces influencing the New Zealand Economy. Possible Career pathways Computational Economics, Sports Economics, Health Economics, Money and Banking, Agricultural Economics, Economic History

English (13ENG) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Watson Course Cost: Nil Pre-requisite 18 credits of Achievement Standards Level 2 including two of the following: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Course description The course will be assessed against Level 3 Achievement Standards. It will consist of a wide range of internal and external assessment. Students will be expected to have essay – writing skills and be able to understand meanings inherent in literature and film. Possible Career pathways Lawyer, Reporter, Author, Journalist, Teacher, Librarian, Researcher

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Standard English (13EN2) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Watson Course Cost: Nil Pre-requisite 18 credits of Achievement Standards Level 2 including one of the following: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Course description The course will be assessed against Level 3 Achievement Standards. It will consist predominantly of internal assessment though there will be an opportunity for students to enter external examinations if they perform well through the year. Students will be expected to have essay – writing skills and be able to understand meanings present in literature and film. Possible Career pathways Lawyer, Reporter, Author, Journalist, Teacher, Librarian, Researcher

French (13FRE) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mrs Corcoran TiC: Mr Daveis Course Cost: $15.00 Resource Book, $15.00 Online Licence Pre-requisite 14 credits in Level 2 French and excellent independent study skills Course description French at Year 13 is based on curriculum levels 7 and 8 and is centred around speaking, listening, reading and writing in French. Throughout the year, a wide variety of materials will be drawn from the following sources; class textbooks, films, newspapers, magazines, literary texts, television and radio broadcasts. These materials will focus on functional language which will enable students to communicate in French with native speakers in New Zealand or in a French-speaking country. This course is dependent on student numbers and may run through the Correspondence School Possible Career pathways Diplomatic Officer, Translator, Linquist

Gateway (12GAT) Year 13/Level 2

HoD: Ms Lomax TiC: Mrs Thomson Course Cost: Travel money for trips Learner Drivers Licence Fee Pre-requisite Must be in Year 13 Course description Gateway is a course designed for year 13 students who are wanting to prepare to leave school to a job or polytechnic course part way through the year or at the end of the year. The course offers level 2 credits only. It is expected that students will spend one day a week in a gateway placement. Students will have the opportunity to gain a first aid certificate, site safe card, health and safety training, career planning, training in how to search for and apply for jobs on line and interviewing skills. They will also have an opportunity to participate in a Kiwi Host course on site and gain credits and a Kiwi Host certificate. Students will leave the course with an up to date CV and cover letter. This course is not suitable for Level 3 students. Year 12 students wanting to leave at the end of year 12 may apply for this course if their parents contact Mrs Thomson Possible Career pathways Banking, Retail, Hospitality, Trades

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General Studies (12GEN) Year 12 & 13/Level 2

HoD: Ms Lomax Course Cost: Travel money for trips to be advised Pre-requisite Open entry Course description This is a two year course providing students with the opportunity to gain credits towards NCEA Level 2 and the National Certificate - Employment Skills. This course continues to build on the skills achieved doing NCEA Level 1. The focus is on preparing you for the skills you need in the workplace or for further study at Polytechnic or in an Apprenticeship. You will cover: Career planning; Civics; Preparing for work; Study skills; Self-management; Budgeting and banking. Students on this course are given the opportunity to apply for Star Courses, Gateway and one day programmes. Leads to NCEA Level 1 & 2 completion Possible Career pathways Banking, Shop Management, Bank Teller, Call Centre, Hospitality Careers

Geography (13GEO) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr McKay TiC: Ms Gounder Course Cost: $40.00 Workbook approx. Pre-requisite 12 credits Level 2 Geography Course description Three themes are covered: Cultural Processes (Industrialisation, migration or tourism); Natural Processes (Kapiti Coast Beach Study – Coastal Environment); Planning and Decision Making (the Role of Geography). Other studies to illustrate geographical skills and ideas make up the internal assessment component. Possible Career pathways Geographer, Geologist, Volcanologist, Weather Forecaster

History (13HIS) Year 13/Level 3 HoD: Mr McKay TiC: Mr Fowler Course Cost: Nil Pre-requisite 8 credits Level 2 History including at least one External Course description Themes studied are: Global Search for Security, Creation of the State of Israel, Italian Campaign 1943 - 1945 Possible Career pathways Historian, Political Scientist, Archivist

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Japanese (13JAP) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mrs Corcoran Course Cost: $15.00 Resource Book, $15.00 Online Licence Pre-requisite 14 credits Year 12 Japanese and excellent independent study skills Course description Japanese at Year 13 is based on curriculum levels 7 and 8 and is centred around speaking, listening, reading and writing in formal Japanese. A wide variety of materials will be drawn on from the following sources; class textbooks, films, newspapers, magazines, television and radio broadcasts. These materials will focus on functional language which will enable students to communicate in Japanese with native speakers in New Zealand or in Japan. This course is dependent on student numbers and may run through the Correspondence School. Possible Career pathways Diplomatic Officer, Translator, Linguist

Mathematics with Calculus (13MTC) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Hosnell Course Cost: $62.00 workbook Pre-requisite 17 credits Level 2 Mathematics Achievement Standards including 2.6 and 2.7 Course description This course is designed for mathematically able students who wish to pursue tertiary studies at University or Polytechnics in Engineering, Commerce, Architecture, Science, Computing and Design. The course emphasis Algebraic Methods, Trigonometry and Calculus Possible Career pathways Statistician, Programmer, Engineering, Accountant, Surveying, Medicine

Mathematics with Statistics (13MTS) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Hosnell Course Cost: $39.00 workbook Pre-requisite 14 credits Level 2 Mathematics Achievement Standards including 2.9 and 2.12 Course description This course is designed for mathematically able students who wish to pursue tertiary studies at University or Polytechnic in Engineering, Commerce, Architecture, Science, Computing and Design. The course emphasises Statistical techniques and processes. Possible Career pathways Statistician, Programmer, Engineering, Accountant, Surveying, Computer Modelling

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Te Reo Māori (13MAO) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Williams Course Cost: $10.00 - $25.00 approx.

Pre-requisite 14 credits at Level 2 Te Reo Māori or a student from Kura Kaupapa Māori with the same amount of credits

Course description The Te Reo Māori Language Programme will focus on: practical activities associated with tikanga Māori practices and traditions through – karakia, whaikōrero, whakataukī and kapa haka; the values of honesty and integrity and family relationships – whānau; acquiring skills for Pānui (reading), Tuhituhi (writing), Whakarongo (listening), Kōrero (speaking), Whakaatu (presentation) and Mātakitaki (viewing); understanding the protocols belonging to the pōwhiri, the poroporoaki, the wharenui and the marae.

Possible Career pathways Historian, Translator, Community Worker, Linguist, Archivist, Sociologist, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Educational Advisor, Review Officer, Tertiary Lecturer, School Principal, Teacher, Policy Analyst, Librarian, Radio, Television, Film Producer, Politician, Journalist

Music (13MUS) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mrs McIntyre Course Cost: $60.00 Instrumental or vocal tuition $10 approx. attending concerts / workshops $20.00 sheet music Pre-requisite Performing Proficiency – 4 years of instrumental tuition on chosen instrument expected and Achieved in either Level 2 Performance or Composition Theoretical Knowledge – Grade 3 or 4 AMEB (or equivalent), 16 compulsory credits Level 2 NCEA Music

Course description Students will decide on a course of study involving Achievement Standards in consultation with the HoD Music. A student’s course of study may involve Level 2 Music Achievement Standards.

Possible Career pathways Composer, Conductor, Music Therapist, Entertainer, Professional Musician

Pacific Studies (12PAC) Year 12/Level 2

HoD: Ms Lomax Course Cost: Some trips – to be advised

Pre-requisite Open entry

Course description This course can be taken for one or two years. Everything studied has Pasifika as its focus, but the skills developed include study skills, the Arts, media studies and research. Outside speakers come in and we go out into the community for exhibitions, museum visits and performance. This course will challenge you to take yourself and your culture seriously and to express your ideas clearly and intelligently. Suitable for Pasifika and non-Pasifika students. Students are expected to leave this course able to ask questions, explain a point of view, have an understanding of the various cultures in the Pacific region and a broad knowledge of Pacific history. Year 13 students can gain up to 15 Level 3 credits on this course.

Leads to Multi Level 2/3 Pacific Studies

Possible Career pathways Community Worker, Researcher, Museum Curator, Ethnologist, Public Service

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Physical Education (13PED) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Piripi Course Cost: $60.00 for Golf & Aquatics unit Costs involved in outside activities – Ski Trip ($320 approx.) Must supply and wear correct SBC Physical Education uniform Pre-requisite Level 2 Physical Education course – 15 out of 21 credits achieved Positive attitude to Physical Education Completion of the Level 2 course

Course description This is the final year of 3 years of study in Physical Education. 5 x 50 minute periods per week of Theory and Practical work.

Possible Career pathways Sports Therapist, Social Worker, Life Coach, Training Consultant

Physics (13PHY) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Higson TiC: Mr Housden Course Cost: $7.00 for Lab Manual

Pre-requisite 17 Level 2 credits in Physics and gained achievement in Mathematics 2.1 (Algebra) Achievement Standard

Course description Year 13 Physics involves students investigating physical phenomena and developing concepts, principles, and models in order to explain those phenomena. Topics covered include: Rotation, Kinematics, AC Electricity, Electric Fields, DC Electricity, Electromagnetism, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Waves

Possible Career pathways Physicist, Architect, various forms of Engineering, Draughtsperson, Optometrist, Doctor, Volcanologist

Samoan (13SAM) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mrs Corcoran TiC: Mrs Uili Course Cost: $20.00 Materials, $10.00 Trips/Visits, $15.00 Online Licence Pre-requisite 14 credits at Level 2 Samoan

Course description This course builds on Level 2 Samoan. The units are contextually based on covering a variety of topics in a more formal situation.

Possible Career pathways Diplomatic Officer, Translator

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Technology Construction (13TCC) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Cassidy Course Cost: $70.00 students have to provide specialists items for own projects Pre-requisite 12 credits Level 2 Course description This course offers building and carpentry Unit Standards which are assessed by the outside provider, BCITO. The Unit Standards are theory units which will be done in class. There will also be a practical component that is not assessed against the Unit Standards. Possible Career pathways Quantity Surveyor, Construction Site Manager, Builder, Cabinet Maker

Technology Hospitality & Catering (13TCK) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mr Cassidy TiC: Mrs Kanwal Course Cost: $90.00 Food $45.00 HIS Workbook Pre-requisite Must have Level 2 – ‘Food Safety’ US 167 Course description This is a course for students who are very interested in the Catering or Food industries and who wish to pursue further training and employment in this field. This is a practical based course with a theory component. Students will also be expected to work outside of class hours sometimes and be required to engage in class work in Year 13 and be dedicated to succeeding in this course. Possible Career pathways Brewer, Food Scientist/Technologist, Dietician, Chef

Visual Art – Painting (13Art) Year 13/Level 3

HoD: Mrs McIntyre TiC: Mr Lafoa’i Course Cost: $75.00 per annum covers basic materials required Pre-requisite 12 credits Level 2 NCEA Art Course description Students follow a directed individual study – that is – a strong directed programme to enhance the individuals strengths. Level 3 will offer courses in fields of painting and printmaking. A high level of independence is required. Possible Career pathways Artist, Craftsperson, Textile/Interior/Graphic Designer

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NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

To be awarded NCEA Level 1, students must achieve 80 credits at

level 1 or above. Included in this total, at least 10 credits are needed in

literacy from specified standards and 10 credits in numeracy form

specified standards.

To be awarded NCEA Level 2, student must achieve 80 credits,

60 of which must be at level 2 or above. The other 20 credits can be

from any level on the NZQF. As from 2013 onwards, the NCEA Level 1

literacy and numeracy requirement must be met to gain NCEA Level 2.

To be awarded NCEA Level 3, student must achieve 80 credits,

60 of which must be at level 3 or above. The other 20 credits can be at

level 2 or above on the NZQF. As from 2014 onwards, the NCEA Level 1

literacy and numeracy requirement must be met to gain NCEA Level 3.

Certificate and Course Endorsement – to qualify for a certificate

endorsement with Excellence for NCEA, students require 50 credits at

Excellence level. An endorsement with Merit requires 50 credits at Merit

(or Merit and Excellence). Course endorsement at Merit and Excellence

level is also possible. To qualify for either of these, a student must gain

14 credits or more at the level of the endorsement. This must include a

minimum of 3 internally assessed credits and 3 externally assessed credits.

However, Physical Education and Level 3 Visual Arts course endorsements

can be gained without external standards.

University Entrance – as from 2014 students studying at NCEA Levels 1, 2,

and 3 will need to meet the new UE requirements. For UE awarded in 2014,

to gain entry to university from 2015 onwards, students will need to:

Attain NCEA Level 3

Achieved UE numeracy – 10 credits at level 1 or above from specific

achievement standards through a range of subjects, or a package of

three unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 – all three are required.

Achieve UE literacy – 10 credits – five in reading and five in writing at

Level 2 and above from specific standards