Curriculum

Bayfield High School places a strong emphasis on promoting and supporting students’ learning through a well-structured and student-centred curriculum.

Clear Vision and Expectations: The school’s curriculum sets a clear vision for learning and provides explicit expectations for what students should achieve.

Customisation for Individual and Group Needs: Teachers frequently adapt programmes to address the unique needs of both individual students and groups. This personalised approach helps students achieve their full potential.

Promotion of Self-Motivated Learning: The curriculum is designed to develop students’ capacity for self-motivated learning, encouraging students to take responsibility for their education.

Wide Range of Learning Options: In Years 9 and 10, students have access to a broad spectrum of subjects across the eight essential learning areas. In Years 11-13, students can design their own courses, offering flexibility and personalisation to meet their specific needs and interests.

Career and Future Options Support: The schools has a dedicated careers team and offers programmes like university courses, Gateway, and Secondary/Tertiary courses through Te Pūkenga. These initiatives ensure that students are well-prepared for various future options, including higher education and careers.

Fostering Lifelong Learning: Through the described approach, students are developing skills and dispositions to become lifelong learners, which is an essential quality in an ever-changing world.

Ngā Toi | Arts

Art, Dance, Drama, Music

Art, Dance, Drama, Music

Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Photography

Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Photography, Art History

Ko te reo Ingarihi | English

English, ESOL

English, ESOL

English, ESOL, Media Studies

English, ESOL, Media Studies

Ko ngā Reo | Languages

French, German, Te Reo Māori, Chinese

French, German, Te Reo Māori, Chinese

French, German, Te Reo Māori, Chinese

French, German, Te Reo Māori

Pangarau | Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics for Life, Mathematics with Calculus, Mathematics with Statistics

Mathematics with Calculus, Mathematics with Statistics, Business Mathematics

Hauora | Physical Education and Health

Physical Education, Health

Physical Education, Health

Physical Education, Health, Outdoor Education

Physical Education, Health

Pūtaiao | Sciences

Science

Science

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Tikanga-ā-iwi | Social Sciences

Social Sciences, Enterprise Studies

Commerce and Economics, Geography, History

Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History

Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Classical Studies

Hangarau | Technology

Digital Technology, Food Technology, Design and Visual Communication, Textiles Technology, Hard Materials Technology – Wood

Digital Technology, Food Technology, Design and Visual Communication, Textiles Technology, Hard Materials Technology – Wood, Mechanical Engineering, Computing

Digital Media, Food Technology, Design and Visual Communication, Textiles Technology, Hard Materials Technology – Wood, Mechanical Engineering, Computing, Computer Science

Digital Media, Food Technology, Design and Visual Communication, Textiles Technology, Hard Materials Technology – Wood, Mechanical Engineering, Computing, Computer Science

Ko ētahi kaupapa atu | Vocational Pathways

Future Pathways

Future Pathways, Gateway, OSTC, Tourism

Future Pathways, Gateway, OSTC, Tourism