The Mountainview curriculum is structured to develop the whole person as they take their journey through their secondary education. Years 9 and 10 provide a breadth of subjects which allow students to explore their interests and undertake a wide curriculum experience. Upon reaching the first year of NCEA, students are still encouraged to keep a broad subject base, before specialising further in their senior years.
The Junior School subjects are divided into core and option subjects. Core subjects are compulsory. English and Mathematics are compulsory at Year 11, only English is compulsory in Year 12, with no compulsory subjects in Year 13.
Alongside traditional academic and vocational pursuits, students are provided with a broad range of co-curricular activities which encourage development in sporting and cultural fields. This recognises their importance in a person’s long term development. Health education and careers advice are also available to all students. For accelerant learners, outreach courses from Canterbury University, Lincoln University and the University of Otago are available to our Year 13 students.
On the first day of each term, families join with the school in an interview to discuss the goals of the student for the term and look at the progress of the previous weeks. Working together, we are able to ensure that the relevant curriculum choices are made for every child to reach their full potential.
When planning a course of study it is advisable to seek guidance from group teachers, coordinators, deans and careers staff. Contact the school and arrange a meeting to assist you in your decision making process.
Year 9 and Year 10
In the junior school Year 9 and Year 10 students take part in the Learning points system where they are awarded points recognising their capabilities in the essential skills of Self Management, Participating and Contributing, and Relating to Others. These are reported to parents and discussed at parent interviews at the start of each term. Success is celebrated in a graduation ceremony prior to Junior Prize Giving in December.
NCEA
Students enter the National Certificate of Educational Achievement at Levels 1,2 or 3. Studies in Scholarship are also available. Multi level courses are available to students to meet their appropriate needs.
