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Years 9-13 Programme

Achievements   |  Academic Institute   |  Year 7 & 8 Programme   |  Years 9-13 Programme At Years 9 and 10 the curriculum continues to build upon the foundations laid at Years 7 & 8 with a greater reliance on individually based learning, with separate teachers in the core as well as specialist subjects. All students are immersed in Te Reo by the end of Year 9, and have the opportunity to study an international language such as French or Japanese if they wish.

In Year 10 all students follow a common course of core subjects, as well as choosing three options from a range of nine - Art, Computer Studies, Commerce, Supplementary English, ESOL, French, Graphics and Design, Japanese, Maori, Music, Technology and Visual Language.

At each of Years 9 and 10 there are two accelerate classes.

In Year 11 students enter NCEA Level 1. Able students are offered a range of extension courses.

In Years 12 and 13 many courses are available covering the National Qualifications Framework Unit Standards, and NCEA Levels 2 and 3. Many students undertake study across the levels.

Underpinning the curriculum at all levels are the courses offered in Religious Education, which is a compulsory core subject at Sacred Heart College. The College also offers Achievement Standards in Religious Education under NCEA.

Further opportunities for the faith development of students include sacramental participation, liturgical worship, prayer and, for senior students, retreats. The College, assisted in this area by its Chaplain, fosters and promotes the rich inheritance of Catholic values.

In Years 12 and 13 many courses are available covering the National Qualifications Framework Unit Standards, and NCEA Levels 2 and 3. Many students undertake study across the levels.

Underpinning the curriculum at all levels are the courses offered in Religious Education, which is a compulsory core subject at Sacred Heart College. The College also offers Achievement Standards in Religious Education under NCEA.