Geography guides students towards a critical appreciation of this interaction between society and the biophysical world. At Christ’s College, Geography provides plenty of opportunities to learn about the physical and social world through fieldwork and case studies. History History is about stories. We seek to understand the past using stories to determine the facts. From these stories, we hope to explain the decisions and processes that shape our world. We may recognise that today’s challenges are a repeat from the past, so we need to learn lessons from the past to make our world a better place. History is also the study of people – their actions, decisions, interactions and behaviours. It is compelling as it reveals human nature throughout time – power, weakness, corruption, tragedy and triumph. History also shows how differently people have thought about – and relate to – the world around them. The recent debate about colonialism in New Zealand or the removal of prominent public statues show that historical understanding is always changing. There is no better example to show that history is a vehicle to enhance our understanding of different perspectives and values. With an understanding of history and empathising with the perspectives, people will create a future of harmony.
“Languages and cultures play a key role in developing our personal, group, national, and human identities. Every language has its own ways of expressing meanings; each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users.” (NZC, Learning Languages) Courses in Modern Languages extend students' cultural and linguistic understanding, providing new skills in how to interact appropriately and empathetically with other cultures. They learn new ways of thinking about, questioning, and interpreting the world and their place in it. Students build on the language acquired in Year 9. This includes listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. Mathematics By studying Mathematics and Statistics, students develop the ability to think creatively, critically, strategically, and logically. They learn to structure and organise, carry out procedures flexibly and accurately, process and communicate information, and enjoy intellectual challenge. By learning Mathematics and Statistics, students develop other important thinking skills. They learn to create models and predict outcomes, to conjecture, to justify and verify, and to seek patterns and generalisations. They learn to estimate with reasonableness, calculate with precision, and understand when results are precise and when they must be interpreted with uncertainty. Mathematics and Statistics have a broad range of practical applications in everyday life, in other learning areas, and in workplaces. (NZC, Why study mathematics and statistics)
Languages
(French, Japanese, and Te Reo Ma¯ori) Learning a second language is an integral part of becoming a global citizen in an ever-changing world.
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