Choosing your …
year 10 course 2016
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Choosing your Year 10 Course1
Options
The Arts
Art4
Dance5
Drama5
Music6
Languages
French7
German8
Japanese8
Te Reo Māori9
Technology
Digital Technologies10
Electronics Technology11
DVC Graphics12
Mixed Materials Technology12
Textiles Technology13
Food Technology13
From other Learning Areas
Business, Economics and Accounting14
Horticulture15
Subject Chart
Burnside High School Subjects 201616
year 10 course
General
This booklet contains information that will help you choose your Year 10 course for 2016.
Please read the whole booklet carefully before making your subject selection.
It is also important to show it to the adult members of your family and discuss your subject choices with them.
This year the course selection process for 2016will be completed online through the Burnside High School Parent Portal. Information on how to complete this process will be made available on Moodle and via e-mail.
Students without internet access will complete their course selection with their Dean.
Compulsory Subjects
- The New Zealand Curriculum is prescribed by the New Zealand Government and is compulsory until the end of Year 10.
- All Year 10 students are required to have studied subjects from each of the eight essential learning areas during Year 9 and/or Year 10. There is no prescribed time allocation for each essential learning area although most subjects are studied by students for 5 to 8 hours per fortnight.
- Traditionally, subjects were called compulsory core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education/Health and Social Studies) or optional subjects (The Arts, Technology and Languages).
- All Year 10 students must study the compulsory core subjects each week.
- This booklet is designed to be used to help students and their families decide which ‘optional’ subject to study in Year 10. If you require further advice or guidance, please contact your Divisional Dean.
Option Groups
In addition all Year 10 students study three full-year option subjects of your own choice from the Option Lists below. The three subjects you choose must come from at least two different lists.
List A:The Arts – Art, Dance, Drama, Music
List B:Languages – French, German, Japanese, Te Reo Māori
List C:Technology–Digital Technologies, Electronics Technology, DVC Graphics,Mixed Materials Technology,Textile Technology, Food Technology
List D:Other Learning Areas – BEA (Business, Economics and Accounting), Horticulture
When choosing your options please consider TWO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS.
- Where do I want to go after secondary school- employment, a course, an apprenticeship, or Tertiary study such as CPIT or University?
a)If the answer is University make sure that you choose subjects which we teach to Level 3 and are University approved
b)If your answer is an apprenticeship you should check the technology options we have as they have links to vocational training pathways
c)If your answer is employment or a course make sure you research what courses link to the job you are interested in and what the ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS are.
d)Remember in Year 10 you want to take as wider subject choice as you can.
- Do I want to do this subject or one related to it for the rest of my time at secondary school?
a)You can find out where each subject leads in the senior school by reading each subject description
b)Check out whether you have to take a subject in Year 10 to choose it later by reading the description carefully
Finally in making your subject choices consider your interests, abilities and skills. Please also talk with your parents, teachers, guidance staff and deans who know you well.
staffing and Course Viability
Every endeavour will be made to accommodate student requests, however, in some cases we will not be able to run classes because of numbers, and students will be required to select an alternative subject.
Staffing is allocated to schools according to Government determined teacher-student ratios. If the number of students electing to study a given subject falls below the determined ratio there may not be sufficient teacher time available to continue with the related programme of study.
It is also possible that some subjects may be over-subscribed. Physical requirements mean that some courses can accommodate only a limited number of students. If more students choose a subject than places are available, a ballot will be conducted.
Almost all students at BurnsideHigh School get their first choice of subjects.
Entry Requirements
Some subjects must be studied in Year 10 if you want to take them in Year 11 for NCEA. This is known as an entry requirement and you must check to see if the subjects you may want to study in Year 11 have an entry requirement before you decide on your Year 10 options.
When choosing, be careful not to think of subjects and careers as only for males or females. People can succeed in virtually every school subject or type of work if they want to.
English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL)
ESOL classes are provided for NESB – Non English Speaking Background – students. In some cases, students may have to attend ESOL classes in order to improve their learning across all subjects. This will mean temporary absence from some of their other classes.
Learning Support
Support is provided for students experiencing difficulty with their learning through the Learning Centre. This may involve anything from teacher aide support in their regular class, withdrawal from some periods of their regular classes for individual or small group help, through to a completely alternative programme to assist their learning delivered in the Learning Centre.Most students requiring this assistance will be known to the staff in the Learning Centre from Year 9 but if you have concerns about your student’s learning and you think they may benefit from Learning Support please contact their Dean or Mrs Stevenson, the Head of Learning Support.
OPTIONS
THE ARTS
ART, DANCE, DRAMA, MUSIC
ART
The Course:
The Visual Art course in Year 10 can be taken by all students. The course focuses on:
- A range of drawing conventions
- Aspects of pictorial composition/picture making
- The study of artist models/Art terminology/learning about the art world and the social contexts of the visual arts.
Students will work in a range of media with both traditional and contemporary approaches and a range of disciplines that include sculpture, painting, printmaking and design.
Why this subject?
This course leads on to Year 11 Art which provides students with a range of important skills that lead directly in to the more specialist Visual Arts subjects in the senior school. In Years 12 and 13, students may continue with up to three Visual Arts subjects that comprise: Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture.
From these subjects, students may continue further study to take up careers in architecture(Level 3 Visual art is a prerequisite for architecture), graphic design, advertising, industrial design, painting, photography, film, television, art galleries, curating and teaching.
Costs:
There is an approximate cost of $45.00 which contributes toward art materials and folio boards. Students are expected to supply their own stationery.
Inquiries to:HOD Art
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DANCE
The Course:
Dance at Year 10, builds on the skills and techniques introduced in Year 9 that are necessary for performing and choreographing dance. However, you do not need to have studied Dance in Year 9 to learn Dance in Year 10. Students will develop ideas to create dance works and learn a variety of new styles and techniques.
Topics included in Dance:
•Different dance genres - Elements of dance
•Choreography - Performance techniques
Students also have the opportunity to be involved via audition with:
•Junior Production - Stage Challenge
Why this subject?
Students, who have a passion for dance, are interested in being imaginative and creative and enjoy learning practical skills, should take this course. The course develops self-management and interpersonal skills, builds self-confidence, and encourages creativity. Students will be given opportunities to perform for live audiences. Year 10 Dance leads on to NCEA Dance Level 1, 2, and 3.
Costs:
There is an approximate cost of up to $20 for visits to live performances. Students are expected to provide their own stationery. Students are expected to be in full PE uniform. Long lycra shorts may only be worn underneath PE uniform.
Inquiries to: Mr Hurley
DRAMA
The Course:
Students who have an interest in being creative and imaginative, working in groups and learning new skills by being involved in practical activities should take this course. No previous experience is required, just a great deal of enthusiasm.
This is a general drama course with a strong focus on group performance. It aims to build on and develop the basic skills covered by the Year 9 course. However, you do not need to have studied Drama in Year 9 to learn Drama in Year 10. The written work is incorporated in each topic and supports each new skill as it is learned.
Topics included in Year 10 Drama are:
▪Melodrama▪Script Study▪Documentary Drama▪Masks
Students who are interested may also like to get involved in:
▪Theatresports▪Junior Production▪Junior Drama Club
Why this subject?
Year 10 Drama leads on to NCEA drama in the senior school. It develops communication skills, builds self confidence, encourages leadership and creativity. Later there are a variety of university degrees, diplomas and specialist Performing Arts Schools that may be of interest to some students. Studying Drama develops skills which are widely sought after by employers.
Costs:
There is an approximate cost of $10.00 for workshops/visiting artists.
Inquiries to:Mrs Kneller
MUSIC
The Course:
This course covers Music History, Ensemble Performance, Solo Performance, Music Literacy, Music Technology and Composition. Students applying for this course will be encouraged to continue on to Year 11 Music or Year 11 Contemporary Music. It is not necessary to have studied Music in Year 9 to study Music in Year 10.
Types of units offered include:
Ensemble Performance:Junior String Orchestra, Junior Concert Band, Junior Jazz Band, Junior Performance Choir and Junior Guitar Ensemble.
Written Units:Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century, Jazz and Rock
Theory skills:teaching at a level appropriate to each class
Composition skills:this includes the use of Music Technology (Garageband, Sibelius)
Students also have access to Itinerant Music Tuition, with a large range of instruments on offer.
Why this subject?
This course is an appropriate choice for students who want to further their musical experience, who are committed musicians, and who are interested in studying Music at Year 11 and beyond.
Costs:
An approximate cost of $10 for course booklets
Inquiries to:Ms Renaud
LANGUAGES
French, German, Japanese, Te Reo Māori
Students who have studied French, German, Japanese or Te Reo Māori in Year 9 are strongly advised to continue with them in Year 10. French, German, Japanese and Maori may be started in Year 10 if, after testing, a student is found to be at an appropriate level. However this needs the approval of Ms Prasertdee, Head of Faculty.
FRENCH
The Course:
This is a development of Year 9 French and the continued emphasis is on effective communication both oral and written. The skills learned in Year 9 will be reinforced and further developed to enable you to cope with the French language and culture in more complex situations. Amongst many other things you will learn to give information about yourself and other people, make purchases in shops and order and pay for meals in restaurants as well as talk about past activities.
Why this subject?
Through studying French, students will gain a good understanding of a foreign culture and learn to communicate in a foreign language. They gain a much better understanding of their own culture and language and it helps communication with foreigners abroad or here in New Zealand. Learning French may open doors in Technology, Tourism, Hospitality,Importing and Exporting firms and Customs industries,and widen career prospects and promote international goodwill. You can be part of the annual Tahiti-NZ exchange and the French- N.Z exchange.
This course is an entry requirement for Year 11 French and subsequently also for Years 12 and 13. Learning French may help you gain jobs in computer firms, foreign trading companies, tourist companies, Government Departments and teaching. French language and culture have helped to influence the world in terms of History, Art, Literature, Design, Science and Technology.
Costs:
A workbook (approx $10.00) is used in this subject and students must also provide their own stationery.
Inquiries to:Mrs Craw, Ms Boyle
GERMAN
The Course:
The skills taught at Year 9 level will be reinforced and further developed to enable students to cope with more complex structures. The emphasis is still on effective communication, both oral and written.
Topics studied include:
Learning about family lifeRecreation
Eating outEducation
Travel and geographySport
Shopping
Why this subject?
It is a natural followon from Year 9 German as most students study a foreign language for at least two years. In our experience it is the minimum time to achieve a sound level of competency. Students will gain a very good understanding of a foreign culture and get more out of meeting foreigners abroad or in New Zealand. German could be useful for anyone going to University.
This course is an entry requirement for Year 11 German, lays the foundation for the reading and writing skills essential for NCEA Level 1, and subsequently also for Years 12 and 13. Learning German may help to gain jobs in computer firms, foreign trading companies, tourist companies and government departments.
Costs:
A workbook (approx $10.00) is used in this subject and students must also provide their own stationery.
Inquiries to:Ms Currie
JAPANESE
The Course:
The language learnt in Year 9 will be developed further. Emphasis is still on the skills of communication. Students will learn katakana, more kanji and grammatical structures and extend their vocabulary so that they can communicate about the New Zealand lifestyle in Japanese. Knowledge of Japanese culture is also extended, and students will have the chance to use their Japanese language skills if involved in the BurnsideImakane scheme.
Why this subject?
By studying Japanese students will gain insights into Asia not usually available to speakers of English. They will become more broad-minded, employable people. New Zealand has strong economic ties with Japan, still one of our largest trading partners. New Zealanders who can speak Japanese and understand Japanese culture are advantaged in many areas such as business, tourism, trade and industry, and government departments.
Year 10 Japanese is an entry requirement for Year 11 Japanese.
Costs:
A workbook (approx $30.00) is used in this subject.
Inquiries to:Ms Prasertdee, Mr Crosby
TE REO MĀORI
The Course:
Year 10 Māori continues to explore the varied aspects of Māori life and culture, combined with developing the skills of mastering the Māori language, both oral and written. Students will acquire skills that will enable them to read, write and speak about topics of interest to themselves. This will provide them with a solid foundation in preparation for Year 11. There will be opportunities throughout the year to experience and enhance their knowledge of the culture.
Why this subject?
No doubt the insights gained in Year 9 into Māori language and Māori culture, will spur students on to continue it in Year 10 because at least three years of learning the Māori language is necessary to achieve a sound level of understanding. These skills will make students feel more at ease when visiting a marae or whenever they associate with Māori people. In addition Maoritanga helps with personal development and selfesteem.
Year 10 Māori is an entry requirement for Year 11 Māori. Students are able to obtain their NCEA literacy credits in Year 11 in Te Reo Māori.
Many jobs in government departments are advertised with the proviso: 'Knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori an added advantage'.
It is hoped that many New Zealanders would want to share in both cultures and languages of this country.
Costs:
Students are required to provide their own stationery and there may also be a cost for a Noho Marae.
Inquiries to:Mrs James
TECHNOLOGY
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
The Course:
Year 10 Digital Technologies introduces students to a number of new experiences to extend knowledge and skills across a range of Digital Technologies in preparation for courses in senior classes.
Students will undertake a number of creative projects from a range of specialised areas within Digital Technologies framework. Students completing this course will be actively involved and will become confident and connected users of the technologies.
Areas covered are:
- Knowledge and integration of data using multiple applications
- Project management skills through the technology process
- Problem solving, teamwork and communication skills
- Video capture, editing and manipulation, animation, movie making
- Establishing basic fundamentals in computer programming robotics and web development.
Why this subject?
Year 10 Digital Technologies provides students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that will support effective use of computer technology throughout their education.
This course is recommended as preparation for study of Digital Technologies in the senior school as well as equipping students with the essential tools for success in secondary, tertiary and in the workforce.
Costs:There will be an approximate $25.00 cost for consumables used in the course.
Inquiries to:Mr Creighton
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
The Course:
Electronics Technology is a study of electronic circuits and its applications in which students will acquire Technological Knowledge about:-
- Basic electricity and electronics concepts
- Basic electronic components
- Testing of electronic circuits and components using multimeters
- Basic circuit functionality
- Modelling of basic circuits using simulation programs
And develop Technological Practice through the design and construction of analogue and microcontroller circuits. Students also develop skills learning to solder on prototype boards and PCB’s.