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Students of all ages, abilities and ethnic backgrounds choose Linwood College for learning. Innovative subject programmes provide many different learning opportunities for students to gain qualifi cations. There is a course for everyone at Linwood College. Students entering school in Year 9 take a broad range of subjects designed to form a solid foundation for the future. In Year 9 and 10 students are grouped in classes according to ability. Extension classes and opportunities at both Year 9 and Year 10, operate for gifted and talented students. Students are encouraged to participate in national and international competitions or examinations. Students who need academic reinforcement programmes are placed in appropriate classes. Year 9 students who have talent in ICT and are interested in developing their e-learning skills will have the opportunity to apply for our Digital Learning class. This will provide students with the ability to be fl exible, technologically advanced and confi dent through an enhanced e-Learning programme. All Year 9 students will be taken through a digital citizenship programme. Year 9 Programme All students in Year 9 take English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Health, Core Art, Food Technology, Digital Technology and Core Music. In addition they choose two optional subjects from Art, Fabric Technology, Chinese, Maori, Design and Visual Communications, Metal, Wood, Music and Drama. Year 10 Programme All students in Year 10 take English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education and Health. In addition they choose two optional subjects from Art, Economics, Fabric Technology, Home Economics, Chinese, Maori, Digital Information Technology, Design and Visual Communications, Metal, Wood, Music and Drama. Some Year 10 classes are encouraged to work towards gaining a number of NCEA Level 1 credits as extension to prepare them for a full year of study towards formal qualifi cations in Year 11. Junior Graduation Programme The graduation system is a mechanism by which we recognise high but expected standards in the areas of managing self, participating and contributing and service to the school community. The programme aims to encourage students to achieve their best with active reward for both achievement and effort at all ability levels. It also facilitates comprehensive tracking of student performance and achievement. Students graduate each term with an Achieved, Merit or Excellence and the fi nal graduation from the year level is a culmination of all terms. The system is designed to also alert our junior students to the way in which the NCEA standards based system works, so they can aim for excellence. The end-of-year ceremony is a very positive one, acknowledging the results of student effort, attitude and behaviour. Academic Conferencing The Academic Conferencing process is designed to actively assist in raising student achievement. Students will be increasingly aware of their own achievement and academic goals. They take a more active role in the responsibility of their success. Students are mentored through this process with the support and guidance of academic mentors, subject teachers and the pastoral system. The inclusion and support of parents/caregivers is paramount in student success. All students sit achievement and/or unit standards towards National Certifi cates of Educational Achievement. Instead of traditional Year 11, 12, and 13 classes, Linwood has moved to a tertiary model which encourages multi-level study. Students choose from a range of subjects at 100, 200, and 300 levels, appropriate to their learning and ability, thus creating specifi c and targeted learning pathways. All students receive regular feedback on their progress through academic tracking and academic conferencing.
A number of students undertake tertiary level courses at university, polytechnic or private training establishments as part of their secondary programme. Programming and Computer Science A course designed through Digital Technologies Department for level 2 and 3 students in partnership with University of Canterbury and Linwood College. Scholarships Linwood students are able to access a range of scholarships for university study once they leave secondary school. In addition, Linwood students are the only secondary students able to access LIFT (Linwood Initiative for Free Tertiary) scholarships which enable students who have attended Linwood College for at least two years the opportunity to attend CPIT for at least one year without paying course fees. This applies to all but three of the Polytechnic’s, 150 courses and can save students and families thousands of dollars. Canterbury Tertiary College Linwood College is part of the Canterbury Tertiary College in partnership with CPIT. The College offers three full time Tertiary courses for students from Linwood College and around Christchurch. Students on these courses study towards Vocational National Certifi cates at Level 1 and 2 while completing their NCEA. Automotive Practical and Theory units are part of a National Certifi cate at Level 2 considered to be the entry level for anyone wanting to complete an apprenticeship or further training in the wide range of vocational pathways available in the many automotive areas. Building and Construction A wide range of practical skills and theory units are studied towards a National Certifi cate at Level 2 that is recognised as being the grounding for students wanting to enter an apprenticeship or further training in the many vocational pathways available in the wood trades. Mechanical Engineering Practical, Theory and Trade Drawing units combine to towards a National Certifi cate at Level 2 that is the recognised entry level into the many Engineering Trades. The National Certifi cate completes the fi rst year of study in most Engineering apprenticeships. Students on these courses have the advantage of completing Vocational Qualifi cations and crediting them to their NCEA results at Level 1 and 2. Students leave Linwood well equipped for the next phase of life, whether it be for tertiary study or in the work force. There are as many different pathways to the future as there are Linwood graduates. Former Linwood students can be found in many different, prominent and valuable roles in New Zealand and overseas.
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