Most people would confess that economics is boring and yet they like money...lots of money! It is vital to be informed about how money flows through society and how the goods and services are generated and acquired by producers and consumers. As consumers one of our largest expenses paid annually is our ignorance of economic issues such as Trade, Growth, Inequality, Inflation and Employment not to mention monetary and Fiscal policy. If you think an economics education is too expensive in terms of time and money, try ignorance. In short, economics should be an indispensable part of everyone's education plan.
Start with the Economic Basics
Obviously it is important to learn the fundamentals before moving on to the "interesting stuff" right? Wrong! It starts out interesting right from the beginning and only gets more exciting as your knowledge of economics grows. You will wonder how one could possibly make informed financial decisions without knowing these basic tools. The sad fact is: many do.
Kick it into Higher Gear
Students of economics benefit from being required to know the latest information regarding social trends which affect their lives. Economics is probably the most dynamic of all subjects taught by virtue of that very fact. It is imperative to be up to date with Stats New Zealand facts and figures and most students find the information intoxicating and are quite surprised at the kind of things they can investigate. In addition, the curriculum itself contains content that can be used immediately in the "real world".
Economics is currently offered via Correspondence or Video Conferencing.
Geography is taught by Mr Nigel Bailey BSc (Hons) PGCE
Geography is the study of the world and it’s people. It is a complex and fascinating subject. The aim of studying Geography is to give you a better understanding of the world around you and to empower you to make value judgements on the issues affecting the country you live in and also the planet as a whole.
Geography is a good general subject to study and gain qualifications in as many employers like people who have a balanced view of the world and are able to make sensible and informed comments about the world and the issues facing it. It is also a good subject for those wishing to get into Travel and Tourism, Planning, Recreation and Leisure, Agriculture, Landscape Gardening, Surveying or Vulcanology.
Course Outlines and Assessment Information
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At year 11 (NCEA Level 1) focuses on the following themes
Race Relations
Where we teach the topic studied New Zealand : Maori and Pakeha 192-1980.
This topic considers two quite distinct responses to the issue of race relations in New Zealand .
Emphasis is given to the effects of government policy and social attitudes of the groups involved
International Relations
The topic studied is The Origins of World War Two
The emphasis is on the events that led to the second world war, focussing on cause and effect
Conflict
The topic studied is Ireland 1909-1922
The emphasis is on the causes of continued conflict and the consequences for the people involved
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Year 12 (NCEA Level 2) continues the study of themes which are:
Nationalism, International Relations and the Search for Security.
The topic studied is Origins of World War I
Focus is on the emergence of nationalism as a cultural and political force in Europe and the 20 th century global search for world-wide security
Imperialism, Indigenous Peoples and the Emergence of New Nations
The topics studied are:
Ghandi, where the emphasis is on the emergence of India as an independent nation. This topic focuses on the life of Gandhi and his fight for Indian independence.
Vietnam and the Conflict in Indo-China 1945-1975
This topic considers the nature of imperialism, and the ways in which it changed society d politics of the Non-European world and affected indigenous peoples
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Year 13 (NCEA Level 3) covers the topic Tudor/Stuart England 1558-1667
This topic is broken into three broad areas of study:
Economy and Society
The emphasis being on family life marriage, religion, and structure and change in society and economy of both the rural and urban sectors
Government and Politics 1558-1640
This section looks at the characteristics of Personal Monarchy, Government and at local and central levels, issues of govt and royal factions and favourites
Revolution, Interregnum, and Restoration
This section focuses on the causes of the civil wars, execution of Charles I and the attempts to form a republic and the reasons for the restoration of the monarchy
By studying the histories of both of New Zealand and the world students gain an insight into how important people and events have changed our world.
NCEA LEVEL 1
NCEA LEVEL 3