Course Selections

Whanganui High School has a large number of subjects to choose from with specialist teachers in each department.

Browse the courses available at each level.

Digital Technology
Hangarua Matihiko


In Digital Technologies, students develop knowledge and skills using a wide range of exciting internet and computing technologies.
Full details are available on the Digital Technology faculty page
Digital Technologies General (DTGE)

English
Reo Ingarihi


In English, students study, use and enjoy language and literature communicated orally, visually or in writing.
Full details are available on the English faculty page
English Extension (ENEE) English General (ENGE) English Introductory/Internal (ENIE)

International
Tāngata Rāwāhi


In International studies, English as a Second Language students can further develop their English skills.
Full details are available on the International faculty page
International English (IELE)

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.
Full details are available on the Languages faculty page
Chinese (CHNE) French (FREE) Language Tasters (LANE) Spanish (SPAE) Te Reo Māori (MAOE)

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.
Full details are available on the Mathematics faculty page
Mathematics Extension (MAEE) Mathematics General (MATE) Mathematics Introductory (MAIE)

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.
Full details are available on the Physical Education and Health faculty page
Physical Education & Health (PEHE)

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
Full details are available on the Sciences faculty page
Science Extension (SCEE) Science General (SCGE) Science Introductory (SCIE)

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.
Full details are available on the Social Sciences faculty page
Social Studies (SOCE)

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.
Full details are available on the Technology faculty page
Design & Visual Communication (DVCE) Fashion Design (FDZE) Food & Nutrition (FDNE) Technology Materials (TECE)

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.
Full details are available on the The Arts faculty page
Art (ARTE) Dance (DANE) Drama (DRAE) Music (MUSE)

Digital Technology
Hangarua Matihiko


In Digital Technologies, students develop knowledge and skills using a wide range of exciting internet and computing technologies.
Full details are available on the Digital Technology faculty page
Digital Technologies General (DTG0)

English
Reo Ingarihi


In English, students study, use and enjoy language and literature communicated orally, visually or in writing.
Full details are available on the English faculty page
English Extension (ENE0) English General (ENG0) English Introductory/Internal (ENI0)

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.
Full details are available on the Languages faculty page
Chinese (1 Trimester) (CH10) Chinese (2 Trimesters) (CH20) French (1 Trimester) (FR10) French (2 Trimesters) (FR20) Spanish (1 Trimester) (SP10) Spanish (2 Trimesters) (SP20) Te Reo Māori (1 Trimester) (MO10) Te Reo Māori (2 Trimesters) (MO20)

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.
Full details are available on the Mathematics faculty page
Mathematics Extension (MAE0) Mathematics General (MAT0) Mathematics Introductory (MAI0)

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.
Full details are available on the Physical Education and Health faculty page
Physical Education & Health (PEH0) Physical Education & Health - Extension (PEX0)

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
Full details are available on the Sciences faculty page
Science Extension (SCE0) Science General (SCG0) Science Introductory (SCI0)

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.
Full details are available on the Social Sciences faculty page
Social Studies (SOC0) Social Studies Extension (SOE0)

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.
Full details are available on the Technology faculty page
Design & Visual Communication (DVC0) Fashion Design (FDZ0) Food & Nutrition (FDN0) Making Music (MMS0) Technology Materials (TCM0)

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.
Full details are available on the The Arts faculty page
Art (ART0) Dance (DAN0) Drama (DRA0) Music (MUS0)

Digital Technology
Hangarua Matihiko


In Digital Technologies, students develop knowledge and skills using a wide range of exciting internet and computing technologies.
Full details are available on the Digital Technology faculty page
Digital Technologies General (DTG1)

English
Reo Ingarihi


In English, students study, use and enjoy language and literature communicated orally, visually or in writing.
Full details are available on the English faculty page
Advanced English (ENA1) English General (ENG1) English Literacy (LIT1)

International
Tāngata Rāwāhi


In International studies, English as a Second Language students can further develop their English skills.
Full details are available on the International faculty page
International English (IEN1) International English Communication (IEC1) International English Language (IEL1)

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.
Full details are available on the Languages faculty page
Chinese (CHN1) French (FRE1) Spanish (SPA1) Te Reo Māori (MAO1)

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.
Full details are available on the Mathematics faculty page
Cambridge Extended Mathematics (MCA1S) Mathematics General (MAG1) Mathematics Introductory (MAI1) Trigonometry and Algebra (MTA1)

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.
Full details are available on the Physical Education and Health faculty page
Health (HLT1) Outdoor Adventure Skills (OAS1) Physical Education (PED1)

Progressive


Full details are available on the Progressive faculty page
Progressive Communication Literacy (PCL1) Progressive Digital Literacy (PDL1) Progressive Financial Numeracy & Literacy (PFL1) Progressive Life Skills (PLS1)

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
Full details are available on the Sciences faculty page
Science Extension (SCE1) Science General (SCG1) Science Introductory (SCI1)

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.
Full details are available on the Social Sciences faculty page
Business Studies (BUS1) Geography (GEO1) History (HIS1)

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.
Full details are available on the Technology faculty page
Automotive Engineering (AUT1) Building & Construction (BAC1) Design & Visual Communication (DVC1) Fashion Design (FDZ1) Hospitality (FDH1) Technology Engineering (TCE1) Technology Materials (TEC1)

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.
Full details are available on the The Arts faculty page
Dance (DAN1) Digital Art Focus (ADF1) Drama (DRA1) Fine Art Focus (ART1) Music (MUS1)

Digital Technology
Hangarua Matihiko


In Digital Technologies, students develop knowledge and skills using a wide range of exciting internet and computing technologies.
Full details are available on the Digital Technology faculty page
Digital Technologies Media (DTM2) Digital Technologies Science (DTS2)

English
Reo Ingarihi


In English, students study, use and enjoy language and literature communicated orally, visually or in writing.
Full details are available on the English faculty page
Advanced English (ENA2) English General (ENG2) English Literacy (LIT2)

International
Tāngata Rāwāhi


In International studies, English as a Second Language students can further develop their English skills.
Full details are available on the International faculty page
International English (IEN2) International English Language (IEL2)

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.
Full details are available on the Languages faculty page
Chinese (CHN2) French (FRE2) Spanish (SPA2) Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga (MAO2)

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.
Full details are available on the Mathematics faculty page
Calculus & Algebra Extension & Cambridge (MCA2) Mathematics General (MAG2) Probability & Statistics (MPS2) Statistics Extension & Cambridge (MCS2) Trigonometry and Algebra (MTA2)

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.
Full details are available on the Physical Education and Health faculty page
Health (HLT2) Outdoor Education (OUT2) Physical Education (PED2) Sport & Exercise (SPX2)

Progressive


Full details are available on the Progressive faculty page
Progressive Communication Literacy (PCL2) Progressive Digital Literacy (PDL2) Progressive Financial Literacy (PFL2) Progressive Life Skills (PLS2)

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
Full details are available on the Sciences faculty page
Biology (BIO2) Chemistry (CHE2) Physics (PHY2) Science Introductory (SCI2)

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.
Full details are available on the Social Sciences faculty page
Accounting (ACC2) Classical Studies (CLS2) Economics (ECO2) Geography (GEO2) History (HIS2) Psychology (PSY2) Tourism (TOU2)

Study Options


Full details are available on the Study Options faculty page
External Studies (EXT2)

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.
Full details are available on the Technology faculty page
Automotive Engineering (AUT2) Building & Construction (BAC2) Design & Visual Communication (DVC2) Electronics (ELE2) Fashion Design (FDZ2) Hospitality (FDH2) Technology Engineering (TCE2) Technology Materials (TEC2)

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.
Full details are available on the The Arts faculty page
Art Design (ARD2) Art Painting (ARP2) Art Printmaking (APT2) Dance (DAN2) Drama (DRA2) Music (MUS2) Photography (PHO2) Toi Māori (TOI2)

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.
Full details are available on the Vocational Studies faculty page
Vocational Studies Applied Mathematics (VMA2) Vocational Studies Communication English (VEN2) Vocational Studies Employment Skills (VES2) Vocational Studies Food Technology (VFD2)

Digital Technology
Hangarua Matihiko


In Digital Technologies, students develop knowledge and skills using a wide range of exciting internet and computing technologies.
Full details are available on the Digital Technology faculty page
Digital Technologies Media (DTM3) Digital Technologies Science (DTS3)

English
Reo Ingarihi


In English, students study, use and enjoy language and literature communicated orally, visually or in writing.
Full details are available on the English faculty page
Advanced English (ENA3) English General (ENG3) English Literacy (LIT3)

International
Tāngata Rāwāhi


In International studies, English as a Second Language students can further develop their English skills.
Full details are available on the International faculty page
International English (IEN3)

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.
Full details are available on the Languages faculty page
Chinese (CHN3) French (FRE3) Spanish (SPA3) Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga (MAO3)

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.
Full details are available on the Mathematics faculty page
Calculus & Algebra Extension (MCA3) Geometry & Calculus (MGC3) Mathematics General (MAG3) Probability & Statistics (MPS3) Trigonometry and Algebra (MTA3)

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.
Full details are available on the Physical Education and Health faculty page
Health (HLT3) Outdoor Education (OUT3) Physical Education (PED3) Sport & Exercise (SPX3) Sport Smart (SPS3)

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
Full details are available on the Sciences faculty page
Biology (BIO3) Chemistry (CHE3) Physics (PHY3)

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.
Full details are available on the Social Sciences faculty page
Accounting (ACC3) Classical Studies (CLS3) Economics (ECO3) Education for Sustainability (EFS3) Geography (GEO3) History (HIS3) Psychology (PSY3) Tourism (TOU3)

Study Options


Full details are available on the Study Options faculty page
External Studies (EXT3) Supervised Study (STU3)

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.
Full details are available on the Technology faculty page
Automotive Engineering (AUT3) Building & Construction (BAC3) Design & Visual Communication (DVC3) Fashion Design (FDZ3) Hospitality (FDH3) Technology Materials (TEC3)

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.
Full details are available on the The Arts faculty page
Art Design (ARD3) Art Painting (ARP3) Art Printmaking (APT3) Dance (DAN3) Drama (DRA3) Music (MUS3) Photography (PHO3) Toi Māori (TOI3)

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.
Full details are available on the Vocational Studies faculty page
Vocational Studies Applied Mathematics (VMA3) Vocational Studies Communication English (VEN3) Vocational Studies Employment Skills (VES3) Vocational Studies Food Technology (VFD3)