Senior Subjects
English
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA and focus on a mixture of language and literature competencies. English in the senior school offers pathways through NCEA Literacy and University Entrance Literacy.
Mathematics
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA. Mathematics offers pathways through NCEA Numeracy at Level One. Flexible programmes, catering for individual needs are a focus.
Science
General Science is offered at NCEA Level One. Covers content form each of the three branches of science - Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Biology
Courses are offered at NCEA Level Two and Three.
Chemistry
Courses are offered at NCEA Level Two and Three, with Level Three being taught via the Volcanics E-Learning programme.
Physics
Courses are offered at NCEA Level Two and Three.
Social Sciences
Courses are offered at NCEA Level One covering a combination of History
and Geography content.
Geography
Courses are offered at NCEA Level Two and Three.
History
Courses are offered at NCEA Level Two and Three via Te Kura - The Correspondence School.
Art
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA.
Photography
Courses are offered at NCEA Level Two and Three.
Food Technology
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA. Courses foster lifelong skills in cooking, nutrition, and wellbeing using technology skills and processes.
Hard Materials Technology
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA.
Automotive Technology
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA.
Music
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA. Courses reflect a combination of theoretical and practical music.
Sport Science
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA.
Outdoor Education
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA.
Health Studies
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA.
Te Reo Maori
Courses offered at NCEA Level One and Two.
Languages
Courses offered at all three levels of NCEA via the Volcanics E-Learning platform.
Digital Technology
Course offered at NCEA Level One and Two. Provides skills and knowledge for problem solving, creating, and innovating using the latest technology.
Business Studies
Courses are offered at all three levels of NCEA. Focuses on a mixture of accounting, economics, and enterprise, and knowledge of self employment.
Performing Arts
Drama offered at NCEA Level One. Performing Arts courses are available at NCEA Level Two and Three, featuring a combination of standards from music, dance and drama.
Distance and E-Learning Options
A range of courses are offered to senior students through the Volcanics E-Learning Cluster, and Te Kura - The Correspondence School.
Careers, STAR & GATEWAY
A Careers Education Programme is delivered to all students in Years 9-13. Students preparing to transition into the workforce are able to access the GATEWAY and STAR programmes in Years 12 and 13.
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Stationery
Requirements
Whangamata Area School stationery list requirements for each class/year group.
Stationery Lists for students in Years 1-6 are available by clicking on the link below. Whanga Books have pre-made packs available to purchase for each junior class.
For students in Years 7-13, the only item of stationery required is a Chromebook or similar device. The school provides all other stationery including pens, exercise books, rulers etc. We have a 'Lease to own' options available to spread the cost of purchasing a Chromebook. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information about this option.
Senior
Uniform
The senior school colours are white and navy and are available from Stirling Sports Whangamata.
Whangamata Area School Board of Trustees Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide funds for a Whangamata Area School student entering their first year at university, apprenticeship or comparable working, sporting or social career. The intention of this scholarship is to provide funds to a student in a field that has minimal funding opportunities.
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Eligibility
Applicants must be a Year 11,12 or 13, NZ citizen studying at Whangamata Area School and:
- entering into a formal apprenticeship or equivalent industry “pathway”
- or, enrolling at University or alternative Tertiary education provider
- or, pursuing a career in sporting, cultural or social excellence.
Every application must be accompanied by:
- certified copies of the applicant’s NCEA Levels 1 and 2 (or equivalent) results. Certified Year 13 results must be sent as soon as they are received
- a statement outlining the reasons for applying for the scholarship
- two written personal references with current contact details
- tertiary course application acceptance letter, apprenticeship contract or equivalent first year work contract
- a certified copy of birth certificate and proof of New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
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Value
There will be one scholarship awarded annually. The value of the scholarship will be $2000. The scholarship must be taken up within one year from when it was awarded. Payment will be made in one instalment.
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Selection
The scholarship shall be made on the recommendation of a Selection Committee whose membership is made from the current Board of Trustees.
In determining the suitability of the applicant, the following factors will be considered:
- involvement in sporting, cultural and social activities in school and in the local community.
- academic ability and achievement.
- evidence of leadership qualities.
- likelihood of further achievement.
The Selection Committee’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into following the selection meeting.
