Kia ora, Welcome to the Year 8 Transition Information

Course Selection - 2024

Kia ora 


It is now time for students who are currently in Year 8 and transitioning to Papanui High School to select their courses for next year. 

We ask that courses are selected by:

Tuesday 7th November

Courses I can choose from

To begin with, students will need to select their Compulsory Arts and Compulsory Technology Courses. Once these have been selected students will be able to complete the rest of their selections. When six selections have been made, students will need to select a "back up" course for their Compulsory Arts and Compulsory Technology Courses. 

Year 9 Compulsory Arts – Student Selected Courses 

All Year 9 students will study at least two of the 4 Arts disciplines; Art, Dance, Drama & Music. The four disciplines have been arranged into 6 different combo courses. All Year 9 students must select at least one of the below combo courses.

  • Visual Art & Drama
  • Dance & Drama
  • Drama & Music
  • Music & Dance
  • Dance & Visual Art
  • Music & Visual Art

Year 9 Compulsory Technology – Student Selected Courses

All Year 9 students will study at least one of the six technology courses offered. See below. 

  • Digital Technologies – Media
  • Digital Technologies – Programming 
  • Electronics, 3D CAD, Laser Cutter Technology – Industrial Design 
  • Food Technology
  • Hard Materials Technology – Workshop Design
  • Textiles Technology 

If you are experiencing any problems, please contact Ms Lynette Archer [email protected]