Digital Technology
Hangarua Matihiko
In Digital Technologies, students develop knowledge and skills using a wide range of exciting internet and computing technologies.
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Digital Technology faculty page
English
Reo Ingarihi
In English, students study, use and enjoy language and literature communicated orally, visually or in writing.
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English faculty page
International
Tāngata Rāwāhi
In International studies, English as a Second Language students can further develop their English skills.
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International faculty page
Languages
Te Korero me Nga Reo
In studying Languages, students learn to communicate in another language, develop their capacity to learn further languages, and explore different world views in relation to their own.
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Languages faculty page
Mathematics
Pangarau
In Mathematics and Statistics, students explore relationships in quantities, space, and data and learn to express these relationships in ways that help them to make sense of the world around them.
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Mathematics faculty page
Physical Education and Health
Hauora
In Health and Physical Education, students learn about their own well-being, and that of others and society, in health-related and movement contexts.
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Physical Education and Health faculty page
Sciences
Putaiao
In Science, students explore how both the natural physical world and science itself work so that they can participate as critical, informed, and responsible citizens in a society in which science play
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Sciences faculty page
Social Sciences
Tikanga-a-iwi
In the Social Sciences, students explore how societies work and how they themselves can participate and take action as critical, informed, and responsible citizens.
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Social Sciences faculty page
Technology
Hangarau
In Technology, students learn to be innovative developers of products and systems and discerning consumers who will make a difference in the world.
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Technology faculty page
The Arts
Nga Toi
In the Arts students explore, refine, and communicate ideas as they connect thinking, imagination, senses, and feelings to create works and respond to the works of others.
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The Arts faculty page
Vocational Studies
Kōwhiringa Umanga
The Vocational Studies Department at Whanganui High School opens many pathways for our senior students to experience while at school. It’s a great way for students to combine school studies with workplace learning, industry training, experience of the “real world of work” and attend a variety of external courses.
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Vocational Studies faculty page