Classroom Code of Conduct College has high expectations of good behaviour and expects all students to treat their teachers and fellow students with respect at all times. In the classroom, students should always • Make the most of their learning opportunities • Behave in a way that does not disrupt the learning of others The Christ’s College Diploma – choice and challenge The Christ’s College Diploma is a two-year academic programme in Years 10–11, based on educational research on best practice in boys’ education. While there are compulsory subjects, boys can choose the content and context of these subjects in many learning areas. In addition to compulsory core subjects, boys undertake preparation courses designed to deepen learning in preparation for NCEA Level 2. The Diploma also gives boys the opportunity to be recognised for excellence outside the classroom. To graduate from the Diploma programme, boys complete a range of opportunities across six character elements that use the Round Square IDEALS to work towards the Christ’s College Graduate outcomes. Students who go above and beyond to show initiative and have an impact in these areas can be awarded Silver and Gold Diplomas to recognise their holistic educational experience.
Elements of the College Diploma • Academic Engagement • Character and Leadership • Community and Service • Discovery and Challenge
• Global Citizenship • Sustainable Future • Taha Ma¯ ori
To recognise academic excellence, the top academic students in the year group who are awarded a Gold Diploma will receive their Diploma with Academic Honours. New Zealand qualifications The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is New Zealand’s main national qualification for senior secondary school students. In each subject, skills and knowledge are assessed against a number of standards – and schools use a range of internal and external assessments to measure how well students meet these standards. When a student achieves a standard, they are awarded credits. Students must accrue a certain number of credits at each level in order to gain an NCEA certificate. High achievement is recognised by Merit and Excellence endorsements. NCEA Level 1 – a student must gain a total of 60 credits at Level 1 or above, plus 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits. From 2022, NCEA Level 1 will not be assessed in Year 11. A student will gain Level 1 automatically when they complete Level 2 in Year 12. NCEA Level 2 – a student must gain a total of 60 credits at Level 2 or above, plus 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits. NCEA Level 3 – a student must gain a total of 60 credits at Level 3 or above, plus 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits.
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