Senior Subject Choices for 2012

 In the Senior School students may select from any subject from a line providing that they meet the prerequisites.  Multilevel study is encouraged where students need to ensure that their course is well balanced.

The 2012 curriculum structure aims to provide students with many opportunities to develop their education.  Seniors may select from a wide range of subjects within the national curriculum requirements.  Features particular to Tokomairiro are the ability to do non-conventional (Polytechnic equivalent) units and the opportunity for students to begin vocational training in our Gateway programmes.

 Making your choice

 In order to make a good decision you need the right information. You should:

 C           Check the subjects you need for the training and education required for the job futures you are considering

 C           Check whether the School qualifications you gain lead on to the particular qualifications you require after finishing school

C           Check whether your subject selection provides enough flexibility to change to other courses should circumstances or your ideas change.

For all the above, the Careers Advisor, Ms Baird, and the staff at Tokomairiro are willing to provide guidance.

You also need to be aware of the subject entry prerequisites.  These are guidelines only.  Each case will be considered on its merits and decided by the Head of Department.  Contributing factors, in addition to examination marks, will be work habits and the ongoing evaluations that teachers have made.  An appeal for reconsideration may be made to the Principal, where a student is declined entry to a subject.

Please Note:  some courses, such as those in the technology area, have a course cost related to their take home component.

Full Senior Course Booklet 2012

General Course Structure Senior School (Year 11 -13)
NZQA Regulations

Subjects and Requirements 2012

Subjects
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Computing (Digital Technology)
Distance Learning
Drama
English
Food and Nutrition
Gateway
Geography
Graphics
History
Horticulture
Information Technology (Digital Technology)
Languages
Mathematics
Physical Education
Physics
Sciences
Technology
Young Enterprise Scheme