Develop skills in drawing, painting and printmaking, as you produce your own work.
The Child Minder: Have fun gaining knowledge, skills and experience to understand the basic care of young children.
This course gives an exciting introduction into coding and computer science. Study the science behind the digital world to learn about binary numbers, algorithms, and computer applications’ interface to their users. Command and control the computer, electronic systems and robots with programs and codes.
This Dance course introduces you to the fundamental dance skills needed. You learn and develop dance technique in a variety of styles, develop understanding of the Dance elements and build confidence in choreography and performance.
If you are confident with computers, this course allows you to be creative and explore visual ideas in digital media.
Need skills in the Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint? This self-paced course is perfect if you need to acquire Microsoft Office skills for studies or work. Gain as many credits as you need for those mid-year enrolments or stay the whole year and become an MS Office whiz.
Step into the digital technologies world and enhance your existing technological knowledge in this state-of-the-art subject. This course furthers your knowledge to write basic computer programs, draw and edit digital images, create web-sites, and integrate spreadsheets into word processed documents.
This course introduces you to the fundamental skills needed: drama techniques, conventions and elements. You learn about the history of theatre, whilst developing your performance confidence and script writing skills.
Explore a wide range of texts, from short stories, novels and films to posters, podcasts and blogs. Develop skills in listening and speaking, reading and writing, and viewing and presenting.
Similar to ENA, you will develop your skills in listening and speaking, reading and writing, and viewing and presenting, in a slower-paced learning environment.
You will explore texts, develop your skills in listening and speaking, reading and writing and viewing and presenting and you will have a strong focus on enhancing your literacy skills.
This course is designed for those who have been out of school for a period of time. You will develop skills in listening and speaking, reading and writing, viewing and presenting, in a supported learning environment.
Business for beginners. Get started on your pathway to be a successful business person. New Zealand needs more enterprising people to grow our economy and generate a sustainable future.
Increases your practical skills and knowledge of the science involved in the world around you and leads on to Level 1 Science exam classes.
In this course you will gain knowledge and understanding of film through the study of existing films. You will also make your own film product.
Develop an understanding of food and nutritional factors that influence people's wellbeing.
The focus of this course is on healthy food choices, current issues and food hygiene.
This subject looks at the world we live in, how its affects us and how we affect the world we inhabit.
If you want to become a designer in the professions of Architecture, Engineering and Graphics, this is the course for you.
This course is a hands-on technology based course using a variety of hard materials of your choice.
In this course you discover and analyse influences on health and develop ways of becoming a healthier person in all aspects of your well-being.
This course explores topics in New Zealand and ancient Greek history and introduces you to the art of the Historian.
A science course for students interested in gaining the knowledge and skills needed for the growth and management of plants. It also provides a starting place for students intending to go further in the field of primary production or Urban Farming.
This course will teach you how to prepare and serve food, make café style food and a host of other skills. Gain credits that will prepare you for a career pathway in the hospitality industry.
This course increases practical skills and knowledge of the human body. You should consider this course if you are interested in health, veterinary or food science pathways and also consider taking 11SCP. Prepares you for 12 Biology.
This course assumes no prior knowledge of Māori language or custom, so is perfect for those wanting a knowledge of the Māori world to compliment other study. You will learn basic Māori language, custom and mythology, completing NCEA Level 1 unit standards.
This course has a strong emphasis on algebra and graphing and prepares you for your external NCEA examinations. Provides a good base for year 12, 13 and beyond.
This course helps you focus on basic maths and to work towards the numeracy unit standards. It is preparation for 11MAG or 12MAL.
Look at all aspects of maths that you need for life including Number, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Measurement and Statistics and Probability. Provides excellent preparation for 12MAG.
This course develops your performance and composition skills, your analysis of musical works and your understanding of theory.
This is a course for students wishing to develop practical gardening skills and is suitable for adolescents and non-English speaking students.
This is a course for ELL students wishing to develop skills in practical sewing with domestic sewing machines.
In this course you improve your practical and interpersonal skills, learn about the outdoors and experience a range of outdoor activities.
In this course you improve your practical and interpersonal skills and learn about the body and how it functions in response to exercise.
This is a more advanced course designed for students interested in a science career who may wish to enter scholarship examinations in Year 13. Students interested in health sciences should also consider 11HBI.
This course uses psychology to engage you in learning and improve your decision making in relation to yourself and others.
This course is about expanding understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, developing your conversational language and knowledge of Māori mythology. You will complete unit standards in both reo and tikanga Māori.
This course encourages you to build on your Junior Science level and prepares you to move on to all of the Year 12 courses.
If you have been away from school for a while, this course gives you an opportunity to both gain confidence in numeracy and to achieve in Maths. Provides excellent preparation for 12MAG.
This course is about developing skills to make garments while learning about the variety and function of fabrics used in everyday life. You complete a portfolio that demonstrates your skills.
This course is based on the BConstructive programme, and will build the skills required to enter a trade.
Learn about all sorts of organisms from the microscopic to the very large. Enrol in this course if you are considering health, veterinary or food science pathways. Prepares you for 13 Biology.
This course deals with the big picture, looking at business globally as well as within New Zealand. There is flexibility to match the class’s interest in business and economics. All students get the chance to create and build their own business.
This course prepares you for Year 13 and scholarship chemistry. You need this course if you are considering engineering, health, veterinary or food science pathways.
The theme of this course is A Child’s World and its Influences. This course is designed for students who want to learn about children and the issues facing families today. Gain knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare for further study in early childhood and other related fields.
This course will introduce you to the social and conflict history of the late Roman Republic, the writings of key ancient biographers and the monumental architecture of the Roman Empire.
This course builds on the skills learnt in level 1 with a stronger emphasis on dance technique and choreography.
In this course you will combine creativity with digital technology to communicate ideas using image and text.
Need skills in the Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint? This self-paced course is perfect if you need to acquire Microsoft Office skills for studies or work. Gain as many credits as you need for those mid-year enrolments or stay the whole year and become an MS Office whiz.
This course builds on the skills learnt in Level 1, with a stronger emphasis on the social and political aspects of theatre. You explore the principles and conventions of Epic Theatre and perform in a major production at the end of the year.
Students enrolled in 12Drama must be enrolled in 12English with Drama. The work you do in 12DRA directly relates to the work you do in 12English with Drama.
This course covers a range of astronomical and geological ideas. It gives a basic grounding as well as a way into the Year 13 course.
This course encourages you to build on practical experience with electronics. It can lead to further study or allow you to continue with electronics as a hobby. It is a useful introduction into many career pathways.
In this course you develop skills deemed to be important in the workplace.
This course has a strong focus on giving you the skills to work successfully with language and texts that are becoming increasingly sophisticated and challenging in our world.
This course has a strong focus on working towards internals and the literacy reading and writing standards. Slower-paced than 12ENA.
This English course is designed specifically for Drama students. You will study & write a range of scripts and watch and review plays. Students will gain Level 2 UE literacy. In order to take this class you must be enrolled in 12DRA.
Students enrolled in 12English with Drama must be enrolled in 12DRA. The work you do in 12English with Drama directly relates to the work you do in YR12 Drama.
Want to develop your self-management, information literacy, thinking and speaking skills, and gain level 2 credits? This course is for learners who want to develop their communication and study skills in a practical and relevant way.
This course allows you to build on level 1 knowledge and understanding of film through the study of existing films. You will also make your own film product and further develop your ability to write critically about media.
This course gives an overview of current gender issues in society as well as the history behind them. You are encouraged to take part in shaping the course and there is an emphasis on current events, the influence of the media on gender and rights, reforms and relationships.
Study the natural and cultural environments that we live in. We examine implications for the future on a range of issues, from local through to global.
This course extends the knowledge you gained in level 1. It is project-based with a wide range of skills open to you. You get to choose and negotiate with the teacher the terms of your projects.
In this course you investigate influences, consequences and strategies within a range of health issues.
This course focuses on the concept of Crisis and explores history and geographic themes where people have experienced major challenges in their lives. Through historical investigation and the study of primary and secondary sources, you will build your skills as an Historian. Student topic selection is a feature of the course.
Here you develop the skills needed to work in the industry at an entry level, including gaining a barista qualification. Gain credits towards a hospitality qualification.
The theme is ‘Law from Living Room to Courtroom’. The course is designed to introduce students to the New Zealand legal system and to explore some of the aspects of the law that will affect you throughout your life.
This course is designed for students who wish to continue maths to a higher level. It is excellent preparation for NCEA Level 3 Calculus and Statistics.
This course is aimed at students who may struggle with the faster pace of the 12 Maths Academic course. It is mostly internally assessed, with one external exam. Excellent preparation for 13MAG.
This internally assessed course builds on skills gained in Year 11 as well as introducing new concepts. It is aimed at students who have gained some Level 1 AS credits but who are not fully prepared for 12MAG.
Animate motion and graphic design ideas to communicate ideas
This course extends the skills learned in Year 11 with a wide range of options available in performance and written music.
Not all internal credits taken in one year.
The theme of this course is ‘Kiwiana’. The course is designed for new migrants to New Zealand who want to learn about the history and geography of their new homeland.
Explore the long history of conflict in NZ from 1650-1845. Through historical investigation and study of primary and secondary sources, you will build your skills as an historian.
In this course you are introduced to a variety of outdoor pursuits.
Costs include camp fees
This is a practical course for art students to develop the skills and techniques needed to make paintings and to develop skills to think analytically about the drawing and painting process.
This course introduces you to the technical skills needed to direct and produce theatre and film projects. It also helps you develop the practical skills needed for make up, costume and prop design.
This course explores fundamental views about the universe and our place in it.
This introductory course helps develop creative camera and Photoshop skills.
This course extends the skills gained in Level 1. You focus on biophysical principles, leadership strategies and event management.
This course gives you a grounding for career pathways like aviation, medicine and engineering. Some mathematics understanding is needed.
In this course you learn and develop skills in drawing and printmaking techniques. Use these skills to develop your own work based on a theme.
You investigate a variety of psychological methods and perspectives in order to develop an understanding of human behaviour.
This course will further expand your understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, develop your fluent language and increase your knowledge of Māori history. You will complete unit standards in both reo and tikanga Māori.
Get yourself a head start by gaining real experience in one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Enhance your basic web and programming skills to an intermediate level in this course that will challenge your logic and problem solving ability. Expose yourself to the world of computer networking.
In this course you engage with sport and fitness in a range of contexts.
The focus is on practical skills for garment construction using technology design process researching factors influencing fashion.
Are you interested in working in one of over 30 industries ranging from landscaping to equine? You will be introduced to a range of skills, health and safety issues, and real-world applications for enhancing New Zealand’s plant and animal environments within an urban setting.
This is a course for students who love to write, want to develop as a writer and pick up some NCEA credits as part of their writing journey.
Please note: This course is designed to complement Year 12 or Year 13 English. It is not suitable as a substitute for English.
This course aims to help you to develop skills in the study of art history and foster a life long appreciation of art.
In this course you explore traditional, historical and environmental elements for inspiration to create inspiring garments.
Learn about the interactions of plants and animals with each other and their environment as well as the processes behind the development of new species.
Build the young enterpriser in you! This course gives you a broad understanding of modern business management and marketing practices.
This course is excellent preparation for university study in several areas.
Develops skills and understanding of the structure and properties of chemicals and their reactions needed for tertiary study and science-based careers.
The Individual Child: In the course you develop an appreciation and respect for young children and learn to recognise that each child is unique.
Develop your understanding of the social and conflict history of the Ptolemaic Egyptian world through the career of Cleopatra VII and the writings of key ancient historians.
This course prepares students for tertiary studies in an IT related course. Study the fundamental technologies and components of computer Wide Area Networks, learn interesting fundamental computer science concepts and write computer programs in an object -oriented programming language.
This course builds on the skills learnt in level 2. You will further develop dance technique, choreography and performance skills. You will be a featured performer in the NCEA Dance showcase at the end of the year, with a stronger focus on how to become a professional dancer. Some experience in dance is recommended.
This advanced course is challenging and rewarding for Design students and is essential for those preparing for university or other higher study.
This course builds on the skills learnt in Level 2, with a stronger focus on how to become a professional performer. Explore a variety of theatre styles through performing and scripting your own work. You also perform in a major production at the end of the year.
This course can lead to tertiary study in the fastest growing research area, including engineering.
In this course you will further develop practical workplace skills. This course offers structured workplace experience in areas of your choice.
This course is for the confident English students who have strong literacy skills and want to develop their critical literacy, and reading and writing skills to a high level.
This course is for year 13 English students who need to complete Level 2 standards. There is the opportunity to move onto Level 3 standards, if desired.
Want to develop your reading, writing, speaking, collaboration and listening skills, and gain level 3 credits? This course is for learners who want to strengthen their communication skills to prepare for the work place or further study. The focus is on learning transferable skills, and where possible, tasks will be linked to real world experiences
Year 13 Students
This course allows you to explore the artistic and technical aspects of film making – focusing on the planning, production and post-production roles of producing a film product.
This course allows you to build on level 2 knowledge and understanding of film through the study of existing films. You will also make your own film product, and develop your ability to research and write independently about media, forming critical appraisals.
This course allows you to examine how gender is constructed through a range of texts. It encourages you to take a deeper look at issues of representation, as well as past and current gender issues in society.
This subject studies some of the major natural and cultural processes that are affecting the world we live in.
In this course you look at current health issues in New Zealand and internationally.
This course focuses on the concept of Collateral Damage and explores history and geographic topics where people have experienced major threats to their way of life. By studying primary and secondary sources you will build your skills as an Historian. Student topic selection is a feature of the course, as is investigative research and learning how to write as an Historian.
This course is designed for those who want to extend their interest in Hospitality and food preparation. You will be able to gain credits that will prepare you for a pathway in the hospitality industry.
Yr 13 and Preferably US167
This course further develops your understanding of print and broadcasting media. This is a recommended course if you are considering tertiary study in Media or Journalism.
In this course you examine leadership through exploring your own passions and strengths.
The theme of this course is ‘Making a Difference’. The course combines the disciplines of law and social studies to examine how the law makes a difference to peoples lives and how they can make a difference to the law.
This course taps into your love of literature. It is designed to widen your literary knowledge and develop critical literacy skills needed at tertiary level. It is recommended for students who are interested in sitting Scholarship English, or are independent learners.
This course provides a grounding in a selection of topics from both the Calculus and Statistics domains.
(external credits available for night school only)
This course extends the skills learned in Year 12 with a wide range of options available in performance and written music.
In this course you plan, perform and evaluate a variety of expeditions. You will need water confidence for this course.
Costs include camp fees
This is a practical course for advanced art students who want to pathway to tertiary courses in the Visual Arts. It is a practical course which also teaches the skills of reflecting on the drawing and painting process.
If you read fashion magazines and wish you could recreate the styles you see, then pattern drafting is the course for you.
This course aims to develop the use of logical thinking, cultivate the capacity to question and stimulate a love of learning and inquiry.
This course incorporates a first year University paper. It aims to develop the use of logical thinking, cultivate the capacity to question and stimulate a love of learning and inquiry.
This course is advanced and extends your photography skills in new and creative ways, and will lead to further studies at tertiary level.
In this course you use biophysical principles in selected sports to analyse and evaluate performance.
This course leads to tertiary study in Physics and other areas. Good Maths skills are necessary.
This course is for students interested in learning about and critically analysing what becomes popular in society, why it becomes popular, and how it impacts on our views, beliefs and actions.
Further develop your skills in printmaking and develop a body of work based around a theme of your choice.
This course encourages independent exploration of psychological themes in depth.
This course will solidify your understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, further develop your fluent language and increase your knowledge of Māori history. You will complete unit standards in both reo and tikanga Māori.
This course is designed for participation in a range of sports and for those who would like a career in the sport and/or fitness industry.
Excellent preparation for many Maths, Science & Commerce tertiary courses.
You develop portfolios of written, design and practical work to be used for application to tertiary institutes.
Gain customer service skills and an overview of the tourism industry. This is a great basis for a tertiary programme.
Academic English aims to prepare students for tertiary level study. The programmes are suitable for students who wish to study at a university, polytechnic or improve their formal English in the workplace.
This is for students who need literacy support to complete Level 2 English.
This is for students who need literacy support to complete Level 2 English.
CTC is a trades-based programme that operates out of Ara. You have access to the latest workshops, equipment and professional trades tutors two days a week. You also study three subjects of your choice at Hagley. You will be required to complete approximately 60-100 hours of work experience.
This computing course is designed for English language learners with no or limited computing experience. Learn how to operate a windows-based PC, search for information on the internet, send emails and other computing skills needed for everyday life.
Your work can contribute to gaining unit standards for the New Zealand Certificate in English Language or Literacy Level 1 NCEA unit standards.
NCEA 3
This one-year course not only allows an opportunity to get ahead without the costs but incorporates gaining University Entrance and a New Zealand Certificate in ECE Level 3. This course is unique in this aspect. Part-time courses are also offered for students with children, work or other commitments. Experience a supervised practicum one day a week at two selected early childhood centres putting theory into practice. Hagley offers a very low- cost opportunity to gain these qualifications where we believe the cost should not become a barrier to your education.
This course offers you a fun and interactive way to build your level 2 credits while you work with exciting ideas across a range of topics. You will emerge from this course with the essential skills to be an independent learner and have developed employability skills. You will learn how to apply your own learning style to be successful both in and out of school.
This course offers structured workplace experience in areas of your choice. Gain standards which contribute to NCEA.
Pre-Tertiary
Are you passionate about performing and dance? Are you looking for the perfect pathway for high level dance training?
The Sheryl Robinson Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1500 to support current or former members of the Company in their tertiary study.
Pre-Tertiary
Are you passionate about performing and theatre? Do you love being in productions and dramas?
Do you want to take your writing seriously and be guided and extended? The Hagley Writers’ Institute offers a challenging and stimulating programme that helps writers prepare their work for publication and provides a pathway to tertiary study.
Extend your skills in hospitality, preparing you for a career pathway in the hospitality industry and the full time School of Cuisine professional course. Gain credits towards a National Certificate in Hospitality.
Pre-Tertiary
Do you have a passion for crafting beautiful objects? Do you love to make your own jewellery? Then the Jewellery Design course is for you! In this foundation course you will be introduced to a range of basic skills in contemporary jewellery making and encouraged to follow your creative process and develop your own style. A degree of creative freedom is built into the course.
Building on an accelerated literacy programme begun in the Junior College, this programme extends students as they move into NCEA Level 1. The class remains together for English, Maths and Science, where the literacy is clearly scaffolded and student learning supported. They can then individually choose another three subjects. It is possible to gain the full Level 1 certificate.
Internal credits are available within curriculum subjects
In this course, you will learn skills to support you beyond school and into your adult life. Some topics include your legal rights and responsibilities, examining support services available to you, budgeting and living independently. You will have guest speakers from outside agencies and will visit some core community organisations.
Pre-Tertiary
Are you interested in a career in nursing, medical imaging or other health related vocations? If you have a genuine interest in helping others, but lack the formal qualifications, this course will provide that opportunity.
NCEA 3
Are you creative? Do you aspire to a career as a concept artist, animator or designer? Hagley College has a proud history of students achieving national and international success as young artists in the film and game industries
UE literacy or other components needed for UE are available.
Are you beginning to learn English? Are you looking for an English Language Learning Course that will help you live in your community? We have classes to fit your lifestyle. Learn English, meet friends and gain the confidence and skills to be a ‘Kiwi’.
NCEA 2&3
Turn your passion for food into a culinary career! The culinary arts are an exciting growth industry across the world - new jobs and opportunities limited only by your imagination. Whether you want to open a restaurant, be a food writer of traveller... perhaps launch a food product or franchise - the food industry offers great challenges, variety and rewards.
NCEA 3
Are you into Fashion? Do you love using your creative skills to create something spectacular? Whether you wish to prepare for tertiary study, start your own fashion label, secure a career within the industry or just enjoy learning new skills, this course is for you.
NCEA 2&3
Are you into performing and playing music? Are you looking for a course to enable you to be a full-time musician? These courses have been designed for students who have a passion, ability and a strong interest in a career in music. It enables them to fully immerse themselves while working toward a National Certificate in Music and NCEA Levels 2 or 3.
This is an internal pathway class that builds on science learning in years 9 and 10 and leads students into NCEA Level 1. This class leads onto Level 1 Science exam classes.
Designed for students who need to take more time to develop skills and language needed for external exams. This course leads to Year 12 Sciences.
Develop skills in English as well as gain NCEA credits. In a supportive environment, you develop knowledge and skills for success at high school, your chosen career or academic study.
ELL unit standards contribute to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language NCEA, Numeracy and Literacy unit standards.
A home-room based programme or students with significant educational needs.
Supported learning standards available
This course enables you to develop your community language, knowledge and skills. It is excellent preparation for actively participating in New Zealand life as well as prepare for a job or academic study.
This course enables you to build on and develop your community language, knowledge and skills. Excellent preparation for actively participating in New Zealand life as well as preparation for a job or academic study.
ELL unit standards which contribute to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language. NCEA, Numeracy and Literacy unit standards.
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