Curriculum Framework


The teaching curriculum at Katikati College is designed to provide a wide range of personalised and collaborative learning experiences.

We provide students with opportunities to develop capabilities in all Key Competencies and 21st Century Skills, while covering all aspects of the New Zealand Curriculum. Students’ learning programmes may consist of any combination of the courses below.

Our staff work with students and their families/whānau to develop personalised learning programmes that align with their preferred career pathways.

Learning is our key focus and we work to provide courses that:

  • Develop leadership, adaptability and ownership
  • Provide authentic learning opportunities which connect with our community resourcing and expertise
  • Allow students to experience success and achieve personal excellence
  • Develop curiosity and encourage a love of learning that ensures it will happen anytime, anywhere, always!

New Zealand Key Competencies


NZC KEY COMPETENCIES
Managing Self, Participating & Contributing, Relating to Others, Thinking, Using Language, Symbols and Text

21st CENTURY SKILLS
Citizenship, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Character


JUNIOR CURRICULUM (Year 7-10)
Arts: Music, Visual and Performing, Drama, Languages: English, Te Reo Māori, Lea Faka Tonga, ESOL, Mathematics, Physical Education & Health, Science, Social Sciences, Technology: Food, Fabric, DVC, Metal, Wood, Digital Technology


SENIOR CURRICULUM (Level 1, 2, 3 and NCEA)
Arts: Design, Painting, Photography, Drama, Music, Languages & Literacies: English, Te Reo Māori, Lea Faka Tonga, Pasifica Studies, ESOL, Mathematics: Statistics, Calculus, Physical Education & Health: Sports Science, Outdoor Education, Sport & Recreation, Health, Coasties, Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Innovative Horticulture, Social Sciences: Business Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies, History, Tourism, Technology: Food, Fabric, DVC, Metal, Wood, Digital Technology, Gateway/Careers: STAR courses, Early Childhood, Trades Academy, Farming

Arts

The Arts are alive at Katikati College with Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts a vibrant part of school life.

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Innovative Horticulture

Multiple pathways, exciting topics and personalised learning will take you anywhere in Horticulture.

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Languages and Literacy

Learn language and culture in English, te reo Māori, Lea Faka Tonga and Pasifika studies.

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Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematics and Statistics are available in a wide range of courses to suit different academic pathways.

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Pathways

Pathways encompasses all those subjects that can move towards further academic study or towards a trade.

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Physical Education and Health

Academic and active courses are offered at all levels.

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Science

The Science Faculty offers a range of courses in General Science across Years 7-13, as well as Biology, Chemistry and Physics at Years 12-13.

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Social Sciences

Social Sciences offer a wide range of subjects and courses, all linked to people, societies and how they work.

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Technology

Technology offers a diverse range of academic and hands-on courses in fabric, food, wood, metal and digital technologies.

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NCEA Level 1 Changes in 2024

Please read information relating to changes to NCEA Level 1 in 2024