Middleton Grange embraces the National Curriculum in all subject areas, and interprets these statements from a biblical perspective.
High academic standards are emphasised. Students are guided in setting goals and supported in working towards achieving them.
Primary School
All curriculum areas are taught by the classroom teacher. Where teachers have areas of expertise, an interchange system is set up to utilise their skills.
Middle School
Years 7 & 8
| Home Room: | Scripture; English; Social Studies; Mathematics; Science; STEM |
| Other core subjects: | |
| Physical Education & Health |
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| The Arts: | Art; Dance & Drama; Music |
| Technology: | Digital Technology; Food & Nutrition Technology; Hard Materials Technology |
| Languages: | Māori; Spanish |
Years 9 & 10
2027 Year 9-10 Course Information
| Compulsory Subjects: | English (Yr 9 – Year 9 Language Skills; Yr 10 – English A for Internationals); Mathematics & Statistics; Physical & Health Education, Science, Scripture, Social Studies. |
| Options Subjects: |
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| The Arts: | Drama; Music; Visual Arts |
| Technology: | Design & Visual Communication Technology (DVC); Digital Technology; Electronics & Robotics Technology; Food & Nutrition Technology; Hard Materials Technology |
| Also at Year 9: Financial Literacy Technology Also at Year 10: Commerce |
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| Languages: | Māori; Spanish |
Senior College
Academic Colours are awarded in each subject to students who meet the criteria. Besides academic courses, we offer a wide variety of alternative pathways, including S.T.A.R courses, and work experience.
Effective time management and organisational skills – two vital elements of successful academic progress. To assist students in these areas, Senior College utilises the Success Planner programme utilising:
- The partnership of parents, students and school
- A Wall Planner for planning time and keeping track of progress
- A structured study programme – delivered by the school
Year 11
Senior College 2027 Course Information
| Compulsory Subjects: | Christian Studies, English/English Language, Mathematics General/Core/Extension, Science/Life Sciences |
| Option Subjects (choose 3): | |
| Arts: | Painting and Sculpture, Photography and Design, Drama, Music |
| Languages: | Spanish; Māori |
| Physical Education: | Physical Education |
| Social Sciences: | Commerce; Geography; History; Pasifika Studies |
| Technology: | Computer Science & Programming; Digital Skills For Employment & Education; Digital Technology Media: DVC; Food & Nutrition; Workshop Technology |
Year 12
Senior College 2027 Course Information
| Compulsory Subjects: | Christian Studies, English or English Language |
| Option Subjects (choose 4 or 5): | |
| Arts: | Art Design; Art Painting; Art Photography; Drama; Music |
| Languages: | Spanish; Māori |
| Mathematics & Statistics: | Mathematics Akoranga; Mathematics Tumu; Senior Numeracy |
| Physical Education: | Physical Education |
| Science: | Biology; Chemistry; Physics |
| Social Sciences: | Accounting; Business Studies; Classical Studies; Economics; Geography; History; Pasifika Studies |
| Technology: | Computer Science & Programming; Digital Skills For Employment & Education; Digital Technology Media; DVC; Food & Nutrition; Workshop Technology |
Year 13
Senior College 2027 Course Information
| Compulsory Subjects: | Christian Focus Days |
| Option Subjects (choose 5 or 6): | |
| Arts: | Art Design, Art Painting, Art Photography; Drama; Music |
| Christian Studies: | Christian Studies |
| English: | Cinematic English; English Language (ESOL); English Literature; Media Studies |
| Languages: | Māori by Correspondence; Spanish |
| Mathematics: | Calculus; Statistics; Mathematics & Statistics; Senior Numeracy |
| Physical Education: | Physical Education |
| Science: | Biology; Chemistry; Physics |
| Social Sciences: | Accounting; Business Studies; Classical Studies; Economics; Geography; History; Pasifika Studies |
| Technology: | Computer Science & Programming; Digital Skills For Employment & Education, Digital Technolgy Media, DVC; Food & Nutrition; Workshop Technology |