St Bernard’s

College

Year 10

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 Years 10 to 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 10

RE ENG MATHS SCI PE SS TEC

Year 11 RE ENGLISH MATHS SCIENCE

Year 12 RE

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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OPTIONAL Design & Visual Communication (10DST) Year 10

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

Course description This course provides a range of varied activities in designing and graphic communication. An emphasis is placed on problem solving, innovation, technical competency and presentation. This course leads to NCEA Level 1.

Leads to Year 11 – 13 Design & Visual Communication; NCEA Levels 1 – 3

Possible Career pathways Textile/Website/Interior Designer, Architect, Production Designer

Economics (10ECO) Year 10

HoD: Mr McKay Course Cost: $10.00 trip

Pre-requisite Open Entry

Course description Young would-be economists emerge from Year 10 knowing how to participate in the New Zealand economy as consumers and producers. You learn not only what you need to survive in a changing world, but also for citizenship. The Language of Economics includes: Earning an Income, Kiwisaver, Business Enterprise, Insurance, Consumer Law, The Law of Demand, Resource Management and where to go for financial help. The opportunity is available to gain NCEA credits at Level One through an Internal Assessment on Marketing.

Leads to Level 1 Economics

Possible Career pathways Sports Economics, Health Economics, Money and Banking, Agricultural Economics

French (10FRE) Year 10

HoD: Mrs Corcoran TiC: Mr Daveis Course Cost: $10.00 Workbook, $10.00 for Meals $15.00 Online Licence

Pre-requisite Achieved in majority of Year 9 French assessments or a proven commitment to class work and study.

Course description French at Year 10 approximates Levels 3 & 4 of the NZ Curriculum for French and deals with the following topics: Daily Life; Leisure Time Activities; Arrangements and Appointments; Getting Around a Town; Shopping for Food and Eating Out and Visit to Paris. The topics covered in Year 9 are revised and students will cover the following topics in Year 10: School subjects; Belongings; Familiar things and people; Sport and Leisure and Time; Weather and Seasons.

Leads to Level 1 French

Possible Career pathways Diplomatic Officer, Translator, Linguist

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Japanese (10JAP) Year 10

HoD: Mrs Corcoran Course Cost: $10.00 Materials, $15.00 Online Licence $30.00 End of year trip approx. Pre-requisite Achieved in majority of Year 9 Japanese assessments or a proven commitment to class work and study. Course description Japanese at Year 10 level develops the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. More emphasis is placed on oral communications this year with students creating their own dialogues and plays. The Year 10 course involves learning another set of Japanese characters called Katakana and adding to the kanji characters already learnt in Year 9. There are also research projects on aspects of Japanese life, customs and culture. Students will have the chance to be involved in EOTC opportunities. Leads to Level 1 Japanese Possible Career pathways Diplomatic Officer, Translator, Linguist

Music (10MUS) Year 10

HoD: Mrs McIntyre Course Cost: $60.00 Instrumental or vocal tuition $10 approx. attending concerts / workshops $25.00 sheet music and theory book Grade 1

Pre-requisite Students of Music at Year 10 must have had 1 year of instrumental tuition, either though the St Bernard’s Itinerant programme or privately and be undertaking a second year of study. Students of Music NCEA Level 1 are expected to have had instrumental lessons for 2 years prior to commencement of the course.

Course description The main aims of Music at this level are to continue to foster a passion for music and prepare students for NCEA Level 1 Music

Leads to Level 1 Music

Possible Career pathways Composter, Conductor, Music Therapist, Entertainer

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Samoan (10SAM) Year 10

HoD: Mrs Corcoran TiC: Mrs Uili Course Cost: $10.00 Trips/Visits $15.00 Online Licence

Pre-requisite Achieved in majority of Year 9 Samoan assessments or a proven fluency in Samoan.

Course description Samoan at Year 10 approximates Levels 3 & 4 of the NZ Curriculum for Samoan. Samoan at the Year 10 level develops the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. In Year 10 more emphasis is placed on reading and writing skills. Students will also participate in Samoan Performing Arts. There are research projects on aspects of Samoan life, customs and culture. Students will have the chance to be involved in EOTC opportunities.

Leads to Level 1 Samoan

Possible Career pathways Diplomatic Officer, Translator

Te Reo Maori (10MAO) Year 10

HoD: Mr Williams Course Cost: $35.00 approx. Pre-requisite Achieved level in majority of assessments in Year 9 Te Reo Maori, or if a student is from Kura Kaupapa Maori (these latter students may be required to do NCEA Te Reo). 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 whānui; 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. Leads to Level 1 Te Reo Maori 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

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Technology Construction (10TCC) Year 10

HoD: Mr Cassidy Course Cost: $30.00 students have to provide specialists items for own projects

Pre-requisite Open entry

Course description This course leads to Construction Technology and is a practice run for the Industry courses run in Year 11, 12 & 13. This course provides basic knowledge and skills for those intending to enter a Trade.

Leads to Level 1 Technology Construction,

Possible Career pathways Quantity Surveyor, Construction Site Manager, Builder, Cabinet Maker

Technology Cookery (10TCK) Year 10

HoD: Mr Cassidy TiC: Mrs Kanwal Course Cost: $50.00 Pre-requisite Open entry Course description This course is designed as a simple foundation for students wanting to gain entrance into the Hospitality and Catering Industry. Students learn about Safe Food Handling; Hygiene; Food groups and an understanding about food eating and its influences. They learn about food culture in other countries and its impact on us. They also become familiar with celebrations and festivities. Leads to Level 1 Cookery Possible Career pathways Food Scientist/Technologist, Dietician, Chef

Visual Art (10Art) Year 10

HoD: Mrs McIntyre TiC: Mr Lafoa’i Course Cost: $40.00 per annum covers basic materials required Pre-requisite Achieved or a good overall average in Year 9 Art Course description At Year 10 students with a particular interest in Art are able to specialise. The course serves to develop basic technique and enhance an understanding of working methods used. It acts as a solid grounding for NCEA Level 1 and is highly recommended before Year 11 is commenced. Leads to Level 1 Visual Art Possible Career pathways Artist, Craftsperson, Textile/Interior/Graphic Designer

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NOTES

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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 from 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.