Year 12 Explained

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Year 12

(Typically NCEA Level 2)

Whanganui Collegiate School is committed to students learning at the Level appropriate to their ability.  Some students may be offered the opportunity to study subjects at other Levels.

Admission to Level 2 courses relies upon the student meeting the prerequisites set down for the individual subjects.

Students will study 6 subjects which would ordinarily include English. Students whose first language is not English must take ESOL unless they have permission from the teacher in charge of ESOL. Additionally, students will take a course in Level 2 Hauora.

Students intending to continue into Year 13 must ensure that their choice of subjects at Year 12 will lead to a valid course of study at that Level with at least 4 subjects able to be studied over a two-year programme.

Admission to Level 2 courses relies upon the student meeting the prerequisites set down for the individual subjects and approved by the relevant Head of Learning. All courses expect a solid result in the Collegiate Derived Grade Examinations at Level 1.

Please Note:

All courses listed in this book are subject to the following conditions:

• Some courses may not run due to insufficient numbers of students.

• Some courses may not run due to staffing availability.

• Given the large number of courses we offer, it is not always possible to accommodate every combination of subjects.  We work hard to minimise the number of clashes in our timetable, but occasionally they do occur.

• Entry into any course or combination of courses is subject to the relevant Head of Learning approval and final confirmation by the Senior Master - Academic.

• The information contained on the School website is as up to date as possible but may change due to staffing availability.

Entry requirements to subjects at this level are typically:

• “Open to all students” – this course has no specific entry requirements

• “14 credits at xxx, or at HOL discretion” – this course has specific entry requirements. Performance in Collegiate examinations will be used as an initial indicator, with NCEA results used to confirm entry to courses.  If a student does not meet the entry requirements, the Head of Learning may use their discretion, upon interviewing the student, to allow a student into a course.