The Senior Curriculum Handbook is intended to provide our students, parents and caregivers with a comprehensive overview of the Okaihau College Senior Curriculum.

We offer a range of subjects at Years 11, 12 and 13. These deliver the New Zealand Curriculum Framework (Te Anga Matauanga o Aotearoa) and prepare students for the National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) at Level 1 (Year 11), Level 2 (Year 12) and Level 3 (Year 13). We also prepare students for qualifications in subject-based certificates.

Our aim in producing this Curriculum Handbook is to provide students, parents and caregivers with a complete and clear view of could be available to senior classes at Okaihau College. It is important that students make good choices with regards to course selection; this book provides vital information to enable them to do this. It is possible to build a course of study at more than one level.

Choose carefully and think about the consequences of choosing subjects. Consider your interests, abilities and possible career pathways. Read the information about the National Qualifications Framework; this affects you.

Students will have the opportunity to discuss their option choices with either the Career’s Advisor, Academic Counsellor or Deputy Principals.

We are proud of the quality and range of programmes offered at Okaihau College. It presents students with opportunities to fulfil their potential and acquire the knowledge, skills and ideas that will enable them to enjoy success and prepare them well for the future.

We welcome enquiries from students, parents, caregivers and prospective adult students.