Science
Junior Science
Year 9 at WHS is divided into 2 semesters - Semester 1 (5SCI1) and Semester 2 (5SCI2). Students must complete 1 semester of science (5SCI1), with the course divided into five sections; 'Matter', 'Waves', 'Big Project', 'Planet Earth and Beyond' and 'Harakeke'. Year 10 at WHS, Level 5/6, continues with student projects, and adds study in physiology, chemical patterns & ions, motion, energy & electricity and genetics. Senior Science Year 11 Science, NCEA Level 1, at WHS comprises two courses; general science and specialist science. In Years 12 & 13, students have the opportunity to specialize further with courses in earth science, chemistry, biology and physics available. |
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Pathways at WHS
Year 9 Level 4/5 |
Year 10 Level 5/6 |
Year 11 NCEA Level 1 |
Year 12 NCEA Level 2 |
Year 13 NCEA Level 3 |
Core Science (Compulsory) Earth and Space Science |
Core Science (Compulsory) |
Science Specialist Science |
Science Biology Chemistry Physics Earth Science |
Science Biology Chemistry Physics Earth Science |
For 2024 course information, including areas of study, prerequisites, assessments and standards, please follow the link to our Course Options Portal: