Junior School Course Overview 2010

A school curriculum is only partly defined by the content of the subjects that are taught. Whilst it is very important that students learn traditional subject content, students also study a curriculum which consists of the skills, attitudes and values that are learned through the delivery of that subject content.

The Junior School Curriculum aims to deliver a course that implements this approach. Students in Year 9 and Year 10 will study core subjects with a language option at Year 9. In Year 10 there is greater option choice to allow students to explore subjects with regard to their future senior course of study.

YEAR 9	YEAR 10
English	English
Mathematics	Mathematics
Integrated Studies
Modular Science or General Science	Modular Science or General Science
Physical Education	Physical Education
Social Studies	Social Studies
Te Reo Maori
Options	Options
French or Spanish or Learning support For selected classes: Latin	Select any two of: Art Business Studies French Graphics Latin Music Spanish Technology Te Reo Maori
Modules (6 Weeks)	Modules (6 Weeks)
Art Religious Studies Music Technology	Information & Communication Technologies Religious Studies Health Education Life Skills Maoritanga Leadership

Key:

This subject is taught in three modules of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Students will be allocated to these classes by the Lower School Dean.

Notes:

Rather than view the curriculum merely as a collection of subjects, the Junior Curriculum at King's College has four underlying strands which will guide classroom practice and student learning. The strands are as follows:
Thinking and Learning; based on two guiding principals, firstly, that learning is a consequence of good thinking and secondly, that learning includes deep understanding, which involves the flexible and active use of knowledge.
Making Meaning; including the acquiring and integration of knowledge, the extension and refining of knowledge and the ability to use subject knowledge meaningfully.
Personal and Social awareness; that student's recognise the power of individual and cultural identity as a key to academic and personal success.
Habits of mind; the recognition that effective learners have clear and identifiable characteristics and habits which enable that to think critically, creatively and effectively.

Students should consider planning their Year 11 course taking into account the subjects and qualifications they wish to enrol for in Year 12 and Year 13

Students are advised to consult widely with subject teachers, HODs, Deans and Mrs Carey