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Curriculum

GRADUATION REPORT DESCRIPTORS

For the Attitude and Behaviour grade

5 - The student is always positive and well behaved
4 - Generally positive but some lapses in behaviour and attitude
3 - The student sometimes misbehaves and needs reminders about following instructions and attitude
2 - The student misbehaves, seldom follows instructions and has an inconsistent attitude
1 - The student's behaviour is well below that which is acceptable

For the Learning Engagement grade

5 - Student works and participates in all activities to the best of their ability
4 - Student usually participates and works to the best of their ability
3 - Work and participation is of a reasonable standard and could be improved
2 - Work and participation in learning is always below the standard required
1 - Work and participation in learning is always well below the standard required

For the Organisation grade

5 - The student always has the correct equipment and is highly organised.
4 - The student usually has the correct equipment and is well organised.
3 - The student sometimes has the correct equipment and is sometimes organised.
2 - The student seldom has the correct equipment and is poorly organised.
1 - The student never has the correct equipment and is highly disorganised.

For the Homework grade

5 - Homework is always completed to student's best ability
4 - Homework is completed adequantely or occasionally missed
3 - Homework is usually attempted (but not always)
2 - Homework is seldom attempted or completed
1 - Homework is not done

SCHOLARSHIPS

There are a lot of scholarships available to our senior students as they leave for further study. The list is available for viewing by clicking the following link:

Motueka High School Scholarships

The Kina Beach scholarship is unique to Motueka High School and is worth $10,000 over three years!

NCEA FEES

How Much are the NCEA Fees?
It will cost you $75 to be assessed against any number of NQF standards and up to 3 Scholarship subjects.

If you are an international fee paying candidate (generally a non-resident of NZ) you pay different amounts.

Fees for Domestic Candidates
Enrolment
Any NQF standards and up to 3 Scholarship subjects $75 per candidate
Additional Scholarship subjects more than 3 subjects) $75 per subject
Note: For any number of NQF standards a
maximum fee of $75 will apply

Fees for International Fee Paying Candidates
Enrolment
Any NQF standards $375 per candidate
Scholarship subjects (additional to NQF fees) $100 per subject
Note: For any number of NQF standards a
maximum fee of $375 will apply

How Do I Pay the Fees?
You must pay all of your fees to your school by 24 August. If you want to pay after 24 August you will have to pay a $50 late fee as well.

Who is Eligible for Financial Assistance?
To apply for financial assistance, the applicant (normally the parent or caregiver of the candidate) must meet at least one of the following criteria:
• Be receiving a Work and Income or Study Link Benefit.
• Have a joint family income that would entitle the applicant to receive a Community Services Card.
• Have more than one child in the family studying for senior secondary school qualifications and their total fees are more than $200.

International fee paying candidates are not eligible for financial assistance.
If you think you should get financial assistance you must complete a form. This form is available at the school office.

The completed form must be returned to your school no later than 24 August.

Special Assessment Conditions
Some candidates need special assistance so that they can complete exams and other assessments. Please contact Jan Trafford if you think that this applies to your child.

INTRODUCTION TO THE CURRICULUM

The curriculum we offer is responsive to student demand but also delivers the essential learning and skill areas of the New Zealand curriculum. In the junior school, students get a taste of all areas of the curriculum so that they receive a well balanced, broad education and can make well informed choices as they move through to senior levels.

Junior (Years 9 & 10) Curriculum Flow Chart

Senior (Years 11, 12 & 13) Curriculum Flow Chart

Year 9

All students study English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, PE and Health. They can choose either a language (Maori or French) or Enrichment which consists of a different topic each term. For example: Electronics, Super Science, Adventure Skills and Enterprise Studies. Year nine students study two of the three arts areas (Art, Music or Drama) and in year 10 study the third area. One of these arts can be taken as an extension. Students study each of the following technologies for two terms each: Hard Materials, Soft Materials, Food and Information and Communication Technology. Students with identified literacy and numeracy needs will have the opportunity to receive assistance through a learning enrichment class.

Year 9 course information booklet

Year 10

All students study English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, PE and Health. They study an art area not already covered in year nine and then another art for extension in the second half of the year. Students have a choice of two Technological areas from Hard Materials, Fabric, Food, Graphics, Information and Communication technology and Technology Challenges. In addition, students can choose from a language (French or Maori), Future Problem Solving or Enrichment Studies (one term each of Careers, Community Issues, Horticulture and Maori Art).

Year 10 course information booklet

Year 11

All year eleven students study English or Maori, Mathematics, a Science and three other subjects. For NCEA level 1, they need to achieve 80 level 1 credits, which must include 8 in English and 8 in Maths.

Year 11 course information booklet

Year 12

Students study English or Maori and five other subjects which can lead to level 2 NCEA credits and University Entrance. They need 60 credits at level 2 and 20 from another level. Students considering the possibility of going to university in the future need to ensure that they have 8 level 2 credits in English (4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits in writing) and 14 credits in Maths at level 1 or higher.

Year 12 course information booklet

Year 13

Students need 80 credits with 60 credits at level 3 for a level 3 NCEA qualification. English is no longer compulsory and there is a wide selection of courses and modules available to choose from across various levels.

Year 13 course information booklet