Hub Information
Engineering Your Future
Through using scientific and mathematical thinking and processes, students will investigate and solve problems, building an understanding of our world. Students will have the opportunity to learn and develop mātauranga Māori and how this contributes to the world in which we live.
- Solving problems
- Thinking mathematically with scientific ideas
- STEM
- Understanding how things work
- Using and critiquing evidence
- Investigating and understanding issues
- Curiosity
Te Ao Haka
Te Ao Haka will provide a framework for students to explore the language, culture, traditions and customs associated with the Māori performing arts. They will understand that emotion and stories can be expressed through song and movement which are deeply connected to identity.
- Traditional waiata through to contemporary waiata
- Whakapapa
- Ko wai au? Who am I?
- Tikanga
- Whanaungatanga
Tautua Pasifika
Students will explore the values, language, beliefs, and stories from the past. Through being immersed in the Pacific culture, they will be able to apply this knowledge and understanding to their own cultural identity and place in the world.
- Pasifika community
- Identity
- Performance
- Languages
- Customs and traditions
- Environmental issues
Exploring the Great Outdoors
For those adventurous students who thrive on spending time in the great outdoors whether it be hiking, camping or just appreciating nature. Through its strong links to Physical Education and Health, Environmental Science and Social Science, the Exploring the Great Outdoors Hub will enable students to learn and apply the essential knowledge and skills required to survive in the outdoors.
- Adventures
- Teamwork and trust
- Conservation
- Owning your actions
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Skills to survive and thrive
- Citizens of the natural world
- Astronomy
- Geology and maps
- Self-reliance
- Master oceans, rivers and mountains
- Astronomy
Te Whai
Students will explore the values, language, beliefs, and stories from the past. Through being immersed in the Māori culture, they will be able to apply this knowledge and understanding to their own cultural identity and place in the world.
- Māori values / protocols
- Music
- Political issues
- Past, present, future
- My land, my identity
- Kēmu Māori
- Environmental Science
Building a Pathway to the Podium
In this Hub, students will take a holistic approach to athlete development. Through combining knowledge in sports psychology, hauora, skill development, fitness and strength conditioning, students will be supported on their pathway to become the best they can be in their chosen sport.
- Interpersonal skills
- Fair play
- Sport and exercise psychology
- Mental toughness
- Goal setting
- Nutrition
- Fitness testing
- Methods of training
- Anatomy and biomechanics
Maintaining Healthy Communities
Our ability to maintain healthy communities is influenced by personal, interpersonal and societal factors. Through learning about different aspects of health, such as anatomy, mental wellbeing, relationships and personal safety, students will gain an understanding of how to support healthy communities. They will learn the skills to make informed, health enhancing choices for themselves and the community.
- Wellbeing
- Community
- Health promotion
- Influences, stereotypes and assumptions
- Manaakitanga
- Community issues
Expression Through Visual Arts
Through creative and innovative thinking, students will develop knowledge and skills in a range of visual art forms. Using a range of media and techniques they will communicate ideas, developing their understanding and appreciation of different cultures and backgrounds.
- Painting
- Photography
- Analysis
- Drawing
- Printmaking
- Communication
Being an Innovative Designer
Through exploration and innovation, students will develop an understanding of the design process and use this knowledge to create their own project. Students will learn that they can turn their ideas into real things.
- Architecture
- Interior design
- Jewellery
- Creating
- Communication
- Media design
- Problem solving
- Animation
- Coding
The Studio
Through creative and innovative thinking, students will develop knowledge and skills in a range of performing art forms. Using a range of instruments, techniques and digital technologies they will create authentic and meaningful performances that express their views of the world.
Production features and design
Music
Drama
Creative culture
Expression
Analysis
Succeeding in Business
Students will develop an awareness of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes that are essential to any successful business venture. They understand how finance management is important to future business success. Students will apply business knowledge to real situations.
- Entrepreneurship
- Business
- Money and banking
- Marketing
- Financial literacy
- Brand development