Introduction
Choosing subjects for the following year is an important process. Course selections can have implications for future pathways, so it is important that students fully understand their subject choices and the impact of those choices on their future career options.
Option choice should be determined by evaluating: a) Previous study b) Possible future career needs c) Necessity for future career flexibility d) Ability – discuss this with subject teachers and do not underestimate the value of hard work and committed effort e) Interest in – and enjoyment of – the subject. Subject teachers, Mentors, Housemasters, Assistant Principal – Curriculum Nicole Billante and Careers Advisor Chris Sellars are all available to discuss options and future pathways.
The Curriculum Studies Guide is designed to give students and parents an overview of the curriculum structure at Christ’s College to support their decision-making. Specific course information is provided in further detail in the course booklets, published at Year 10, Year 11, and NCEA levels. Some students already know their chosen path, and for those students their subject choices are clear. However, many students are still considering several future options. For this reason, we aim to offer a wide range of choices for as long as possible. Generally, it is important that every student – within the practical limitations of his abilities – takes a broad range of options, maintaining essential subjects like Mathematics and some Sciences and literacy-rich subjects such as English and Humanities where possible.
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