1. Course Selection 2014 tēnā koutou katoa

2. Theme for 2016 Enable Challenge Support Empower Deep Learning

3. Choose for grades success Choose for tertiary requirements Pathways Choose for enjoyment interest

4. The importance of wise choices Engagement and enjoyment Achievement Longer at school Open career options Connect to the future

5. What do I love learning? What am I good at? What do I need to take for my future?

6.  Index to our 10 areas of learning pg 2  Instructions for each Year Level pg 3  Qualifications explained pg 4  Pathways where courses might lead pg 5  Overview of all possible courses pg 6& 7  Page for notes pg 42  Photos to inspire  Thank you Mrs Lake!

7. ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE English Mathematics and Science These are your building blocks!

8. Going to Year 11  English, Maths, Science & 3 more subjects, 2 if taking double science.  There is still time to try something totally new, DAN, DRA, VAR, MES, HIST, GEO and…and…and….. Check entry requirements  Why take Double science? If you are going to need Year 12 Chemistry and Physics it will give you an advantage  If you are going to University, plan a course that will give you three approved subjects in Year 13, You need 14 Credits in three of these for UE.

9. Check pages 6 &7 of the course book Plan several courses through to year 13 Try to keep as many options open as possible Look at www.careers.govt.nz “how to get into the job”

10. Mrs Summerfield 0211265980 vsummerfield@avonside.school.nz

11.  Parent meeting tomorrow night  Discuss with significant adults and your teachers  Enter your choices in two places, online and on your form. Form to your Form Teacher.  Online portal in MOODLE will open on Monday 15 th August  Forms are given out this Wed, and are due in on Thursday 1st Sept after exams.  Portal closes on Tuesday 30 th August

12. Work without dreams is drudgery. Dreams without work remain dreams! Successful people do things they don’t want to do

13. What do I love learning? What am I good at? What do I need to take for my future?