Rutherford College Rutherford College

Year 9 English

9ENG
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Betanzo.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is compulsory for all Year 9 students

English


This dynamic course is designed to ensure all students are prepared for NCEA and to be lifelong learners. Students learn to process and present ideas with understanding and confidence through exposure to classic and contemporary texts from Aotearoa and the world. The course develops students’ reading and writing skills to support literacy and offers a range of assessment opportunities to ensure that students become effective oral, written and visual communicators. Individual student need is met through differentiation in a diverse mixed ability setting with assessment and feedback designed to meet student need and clearly monitor progress against the New Zealand Curriculum.


Learning Areas:

English


Pathway

Year 10 English

Career Pathways

Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Air Force Aviator



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
There is no cost associated with this course.

Stationery Requirements:

2 x 1B5 Exercise Books

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.