The Junior College curriculum, for Years 7 to 10 (ages 11 to 14), is broad, giving the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects.
The core subjects of the curriculum are Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, Coding, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Art, Dance, Drama and Music with additional preliminary study in languages other than English, such as Te Reo Māori, French, and Japanese. In addition, students have the option of taking part in a specialist Music programme from Years 7 to 10.
Click here for more information on how subjects work in the Junior school.
Staff are skilled in providing differentiated learning for all their students. The College also offers learning support for students who require extra help, particularly in literacy and numeracy. High achieving students are extended and many begin the external qualifications NCEA Level 1 in Year 10 in selected subjects.
Senior College Curriculum
St Dominic's offers a wide range of subjects within its senior curriculum covering NCEA Levels 2, 3 and Scholarship Level 4. (See below Year 11 Diploma information). Students choose their subjects in consultation with their form teacher, academic coach and their dean to ensure that they are following appropriate qualification pathways.
The Senior College curriculum option choices for Year 11 to 13 are broad. Students are encouraged to take a balanced course at Year 11 and then to further refine their interests and strengths as they move up through the College.
The Senior Options booklet has detailed course outlines for all the subjects available to senior students, click here to read.
The AME (Achievement, Merit & Excellence) High initiative provides students with a clear path to achieve their academic successes. Annual goal-setting and regular review of achievement, combined with coaching from academic coaches and teachers, enables students to take ownership of their learning. This habit empowers students in continued improvement and lifelong learning beyond secondary school.
Whanau and Academic Coaches can view and comment on a student’s AME High academic goals on her Goals page or Strategic Planner.
Your daughter’s academic coach will be either her whanau teacher, her dean, or one of the additional coaches. If you are unsure of who your daughter’s academic coach is, please contact the College Office.
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