Exciting and Varied
At William Colenso College, we offer a wide and exciting variety of subjects and extra-curricular activities that should stimulate and reward any student that chooses to join us.
Before making any subject choices it is important as a student to think about what you enjoy doing at school and what your strengths are. You can then try to match those factors to a particular career pathway. There are plenty of people at school who can assist with this process – subject teachers or your Dean.
Another avenue to investigate is the Career Services website.
What Subjects do I need?
Remember that after school you will want to either:
- Study further – for instance, Polytechnic, University (Tertiary Institutes)
- Enter into an apprenticeship or
- Get into a chosen career field
Whatever your chosen option, it may require you to have studied particular subjects at school. It is important that you have a general idea of what sort of career pathway you may wish to pursue and investigate what subjects will give you the best opportunities to do so. So…
- Keep your selection broad – your ideas may change over time
- Check the recommended and compulsory subjects that you may need for further study at school or at Tertiary Level
- Consult our Subject Section Booklet
We host a “Subject Selection” evening in Term 3 – check the school calendar for dates.
Subject Selection
We offer the following subjects, and so much more…
| A-D | D-M | M-W |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Computer Studies 101
Advanced English Advanced English 101 Advanced English 201 Advanced English 301 Advanced Maths Advanced Maths 101 Advanced Maths 201 Advanced Physical Education 101 Advanced Physical Education 201 Advanced Physical Education 301 Advanced Science Advanced Science 101 Art Art 101 Barista 201 Biology 201 Biology 301 Carving Catering 201 Catering Academy Chemistry 201 Chemistry 301 Coaching Module Communication English 101 Computer Studies 102 Computer Studies 201 Computer Studies 301 Construction 101 Construction 201 Dance 101 Dance 201 Dance 301 Design 201 Design 301 |
Drama
Drama 101 Drama 201 Drama 301 Engineering 101 Engineering 201 English English for the Workplace Mod 1 English for the Workplace Mod 2 English Multi Level 1 – 3 ESOL 101 ESOL 201 Food and Nutrition 101 Food and Nutrition 301 Food Technology French General Science 102 Graphics 101 Health Horticulture 101 Horticulture 201 Hospitality ICT ICT Movie Making Information Science Intro to Photo Shop Mod Languages Latin Life In Real World Maori Maori Performing Arts Materials Technology 101 Maths Maths 101 Maths Study Maths with Calculus 301 Maths with Statistics 301 |
Media Studies 201
Media Studies 301 Music Music 101 Music 201 Music 301 Office Administration 101 Outdoor Education Outdoor Education 101 Outdoor Education 201 Outdoor Education 301 Painting 201 Painting/Printmaking 301 Performing Arts Photography 201 Photography Digital and Photoshop 301 Physical Education Physical Education 102 Physics 201 Physics 301 Principles of Cookery 201 Reading Science Social Studies Sport and Recreation 201 Te Reo Te Reo 101 Te Reo 201 Te Reo 301 Te Waharoa 101 Technology Technology & Textiles 201 Technology & Textiles 301 WCCTV Writing |
