Year 9 Course Requirements

Year 9 Curriculum

Core classes:

  • Religious Education
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Physical Education

Options:

At Year 9, students choose FOUR half-year options. 

  • Digital Technology 
  • Business Studies (including an introduction to Economics and Accounting)
  • Te Reo Māori
  • Health Science
  • Japanese
  • Music
  • Technology (including an introduction to Graphics)
  • Visual Art
  • Art Design

Selected students will be asked to take one (or both) of the subjects below to replace an option subject:

• Literacy – 9LIT (English support)
• Numeracy – 9NUM (Maths support)

Finally, Year 9 option selection is dependent on student choice numbers and our ability to staff the courses. Therefore, the availability of a student's option choice is subject to change and we recommend that everyone choose a backup.