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Year 9

Strong Foundations 

A structured year with full-year core subjects and six half-year options. Teachers guide learning while building confidence and essential skills.
Boys follow compulsory English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and a full-year Physical Education & Health programme. 

Six rotating option subjects introduce new disciplines and spark interests. Teaching is supportive and scaffolded, with clear routines. Most boys begin preparing for NCEA Literacy & Numeracy co-requisites. 

Digital device use is embedded daily, and Inclusive Learning support is readily available. The focus is on belonging, strong learning habits and discovering strengths in a safe environment.

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Year 9 Compulsory Full-Year Subjects

(all students)

  • English (9ENG)
  • Mathematics (9MAT)
  • Science (9SCI)
  • Social Studies (9SOS)
  • Physical Education & Health (9PEH) – 4 hours/week

Option Subjects

Students choose SIX half-year options

(Each option runs for half a year with five periods in a 10-day cycle.

Option 1 must include Te Reo Māori – half year or full year.)

Te Reo Māori / Languages

  • Te Reo Māori – half year (9MAO)
  • Te Reo Māori – full year (9TRM)
  • Japanese (9JAP)
  • Spanish (9SPA)
  • ESOL (9ESL)
The Arts

  • Art (9ART)
  • Drama (9DRA)
  • Music (9MUS)
Technology

  • Robotics & Electronics (9REL)
  • Materials Processing – Wood (9MTW)
  • Materials Processing – Metal (9MTM)
  • Digital Technology (9DGT)
  • Food Technology (9FOOD)
  • Design & Visual Communication (9DVC)
Social Sciences / Commerce

  • Commerce (9COM)
  • The World of Money (9MNY)
  • Classics (9CLS)
Te Aka Matua (Māori)

  • Junior Māori Arts (9JMA)
  • Whakairo (9WHA)

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