QMC Course Outline Booklet 2026 – Elevate Year 11 by QueenMargaretCollege

AS91921

(1.2)

AS92021 (1.2)

AS92022 (1.3)

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Biology & Chemistry Science Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context

Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context

Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic

Internal Assessment 1: Term 1, Week 3

Assessment 2: Term 1, Week 7

Assessment 3: Term 1, Week 8

Assessment 4: Term 1, Week 9

Internal 2 Assessment Tasks: Term 2, Week 6

2 Assessment Tasks: Term 2, Week 11

*Additional assessment task in Term 3 for those that meet the criteria

External Derived Grade – School examination

*Please note that the assessment dates are subject to change.

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

The Year 11 Biology & Chemistry course builds from the Science course undertaken in Year 10 Students will complete a number of standards at Level 1 NCEA. This course provides an excellent foundation for those students who are intending to pursue Biology or Chemistry in Year 12 and 13 for both NCEA and IBDP pathways. In addition to building a sound understanding of these subjects, the course also develops practical and analytical skills.

Course Information

• At least one of the Science courses is compulsory at Year 11.

• Students are issued with workbooks for select standards, which are charged to their accounts.

• Students will be subscribed to a www.educationperfect.com package. This will provide access to learning materials in languages, mathematics, science and other subject areas. There will be a single charge of $70 + GST.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Completing any unfinished classwork

• Completing workbook and/or Education Perfect exercises

• Going over classwork to identify any gaps in understanding (which should be raised with the teacher in the following lesson)

Head of Learning Area: Rebecca Hickey

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Chinese Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91953 (1.2) V3 Communicate in Chinese (Mandarin) for a chosen purpose

AS91954 (1.3) V2 Demonstrate understanding of written Chinese related to everyday contexts

AS91955 (1.4) V2

understanding of spoken Chinese (Mandarin) related to everyday contexts

7-8

Weeks 3 or 5

Term 3, Weeks 7- 8 School examinations

examinations Term 3, Weeks 7- 8 School examinations

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Recommended Previous Study

• At least two years of previous study of Chinese or at equivalent level

Course details

In this course, students will build on their prior knowledge and further develop communicative and interactive abilities in Chinese at New Zealand Curriculum Level 6. The programme will cover the four strands of language learning: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while strengthening cultural competencies and global awareness. The study of Chinese will help students to develop their linguistic knowledge, an appreciation of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through learning and reflecting on their own identity and culture. They will have opportunities to discover and make connections with the rich histories, customs, and cultures of Chinese (Mandarin)-speaking communities.

The main topics covered in this course include the following:

• Family

• School

• Holiday & travel

• Celebrations in the everyday life

• health and wellbeing.

Assessments

For the internal standard, students will deliver a speech of approximately 1.5 minutes, or a 150-250 characters long written piece in Chinese, or a bit of both in a shorter version. They need to show that they can present information and opinions on a familiar topic. Students write a variety of texts to communicate to diverse audiences for genuine purposes with the support of resources.

Students will have regular conversation practice with our Mandarin language assistant and the teacher to practise their speaking and listening skills.

The two external assessments are in the form of examination, testing students’ reading and listening comprehension.

Course Information

• In 2026, Year 11 Chinese is an option subject.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. The key to language learning is ‘little and often’.

Homework might include:

• Learning some characters including verbs or phrases.

• Sentence or text level of exercises, e.g., jigsaw, filling the blanks etc.

• Completion of assignments started in class.

• Reading and grammar exercises to do or a short paragraph to write.

• Before an assessment, students will be expected to revise their notes or to practise their spoken Chinese.

• Revision of vocabulary learned in class with www.educationperfect.com.

• Catching up on work missed due to absence.

• Carrying out a research task on the internet

Students are likely to be charged for a Year 11 Chinese NCEA Level 1 Workbook, approximately $10.

Head of Languages: Florence Hamon

AS90846 (2.4)

AS90848 (2.6)

AS92031 (1.4)

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Commerce Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Conduct market research for a new or existing product

3 Internal Term 1, Week 10 Hand in.

Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance 9

Internal Term 3, Week 6 Hand in.

Demonstrate understanding of how an organisation's financial viability is affected by an event 5 External Term 4, Week 1-2 and School Examination week.

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

Commerce at Level 1 builds upon Year 10 concepts of developing marketing and entrepreneurial skills. They will be working in consultation with the Young Enterprise Scheme in the development of their business activity. This will include: product design, production, marketing, sales and finance. This will involve taking a product to market with clearly defined goals based around economic, social, cultural and environmental sustainability.

The focus for the external aspect of the course is to explore the New Zealand economy in relation to the application of business concepts from the theoretical to practical. This gives a chance for ākonga to reflect on their business journey in an external assessment, with a focus on financial viability.

Assessment Information

EXTENAL ASSESSMENTS:

• At the end of the topic students sit a practice assessment similar to the external assessment.

• Students will also sit practice examinations for the external Achievement Standard during third term.

INTENAL ASSESSMENTS

• During the teaching of each topic, practice assessment tasks will be given to prepare the students for the final task.

• If a student is absent from the internal assessment then they must follow the school policy on absences for NCEA assessments.

Homework expectations

To be successful, students should make full use of class time and do regular study each day. Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Revision of daily/weekly content covered in class.

• Reading of text or reference material.

• Reinforcement of skills.

• Reflection of lessons and/or tasks.

• Preparation/revision for assessments.

• Completion of assignments.

Head of Learning Area: Adrian Hardy

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 for Adventurous Learners 2026

Creative Technologies 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Units/Topics of Works

Skills training:

1. Lasercutting software and machine usage

2. Electronics: Basic overview of circuitry an soldering skills

3. 3D printing software and machine usage.

Bluetooth Speaker Project

Student choice project (If time)

Course details

Learning Outcome

LO1- Students will demonstrate proficiency in using laser-cutting software to design vector-based graphics and prepare files for fabrication. This includes understanding file formats, design constraints, and how to optimize layouts for material efficiency and machine compatibility.

LO2 - Students will safely operate a laser-cutting machine to fabricate components, applying correct procedures for material setup, machine calibration, and post-processing. Emphasis will be placed on safety protocols, troubleshooting common issues, and evaluating the quality of finished products.

LO3 - Students will demonstrate a foundational understanding of electronic circuitry by identifying key components and assembling simple circuits using soldering techniques. This includes interpreting basic circuit diagrams, safely handling tools and components, and producing functional soldered connections.

LO4 - Students will design and prepare 3D models using basic CAD software, then operate a 3D printer to fabricate physical prototypes, demonstrating an understanding of slicing, printer setup, and post-processing techniques. This includes selecting appropriate print settings, troubleshooting common issues.

LO5 - Students will design and fabricate a customised enclosure using lasercutting techniques, and assemble a functional Bluetooth speaker by integrating electronic components, demonstrating an understanding of enclosure design, component layout, and basic audio circuitry. This includes applying CAD software for enclosure design, safely operating laser-cutting equipment, and assembling and testing the speaker system.

LO6 - Students will independently plan and execute a design project of their choice, demonstrating the ability to apply the design cycle, select appropriate tools and technologies, and reflect on their creative and technical decisionmaking throughout the process. This includes identifying a client or purpose, conducting relevant research, developing and refining ideas, and producing a functional and well-finished outcome.

This practical Technology course introduces students to key digital fabrication and electronics skills through focused skill-building and project work. Students begin by learning to use laser-cutting software and machinery, gaining confidence in designing vector graphics and safely fabricating components. They then explore basic electronics, developing an understanding of circuitry and soldering to assemble simple, functional circuits. Students also gain experience with 3D printing, using CAD software to design models and operate printers to produce physical prototypes. These

skills are applied in a major project where students create a customised Bluetooth speaker, integrating electronic components into a laser-cut enclosure. If time allows, students will undertake a student-choice project, where they independently plan and execute a design brief of their own. Throughout the course, students apply the design cycle, develop technical and creative skills, and reflect on their decision-making to produce high-quality outcomes using modern fabrication tools.

Additional course Information

• There is a $50 course fee to cover basic materials and components used in the course, as well as machine upkeep Classes are to be held in W3

• There are 8 classes rotating over a 2 week timetable.

• Students will be required to bring their standard school stational equipment and laptop to all classes.

• Students may also wish to purchase additional materials for customized projects.

Homework Expectations

Minimal homework will be given in this course. On occasion homework may include researching specific design ideas and sourcing materials and/or parts for personalised projects. Your daughter should be learning at home for at least 90 minutes four times per week, across all subjects.

Head of Department: Richard Knuckey

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Digital Art Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand NCEA Curriculum

AS91913 (1.2) Produce resolved artwork appropriate to established art making conventions

AS91914 (1.3)

AS91915 (1.4)

Visual Arts processes and conventions to inform own art making.

a sustained body of related artworks in response to an artmaking proposition.

Term 1, Week 10

Term 3, Week 9

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This is a broad practical course in which each student will undertake a range of school-developed units of work. These will provide experiences in drawing, painting, Photoshop, printmaking, photography and design using a broad range of materials. The course gives students the opportunity to develop their perceptual, imaginative, technical and critical skills through making Art. Also included is the development of a working knowledge of contemporary artists and their methods. The course provides students with necessary visual and technical knowledge that will enable them to pursue further study in the specialist Art disciplines of Year 12 IBDP Visual Arts or Year 12 NCEA Painting/Printmaking, NCEA Design or NCEA Photography. It is recommended that students have successfully completed Year 10 Visual Art.

Course Information

• In 2026 Year 11 Visual Arts is an optional subject.

• Year 11 Visual Arts is assessed against four achievement standards. Each achievement standard has credits allocated. When a student gains ‘Achieved’ for an achievement standard the credits contribute to her NCEA.

• Students can also gain different grades for each achievement standard: Achieved, Merit, Excellence. The grade achieved is determined by the quality of the work as measured against national standards.

• There is a consumables fee of $100, which will be charged to student’s school account.

• Students in this course are required to purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for approx. $10. This gives them a one-year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This will be installed at school and charged to students' school accounts.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Reading and researching about artists studied in class

• Completion of assignments started in class

• Practising new techniques learned in class

• Catching up on work missed due to absence

• Researching on the internet

in charge of Visual Arts: Anna Faulknor

Teacher

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11

Digital Technology Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS92004 (1.1)

AS92005 (1.2)

AS92006 (1.3)

Demonstrate understanding of usability in human computer interfaces for the external. 5 External EOY exam

*Assessment dates may be subject to slight variation

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This course aims to provide a range of learning experiences so that akonga are provided with huge variety of opportunities and career pathways in this ever-expanding environment. Akonga will learn about computer programming, digital media, and design thinking to address a realworld opportunity. Through a series of steps, they will investigate, explore, develop, debug and model their prototype. PYTHON is used as the programming language, website design and development uses HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and for documenting the design and development process of digital outcomes students use a range of MS Office applications and image editing software. Integral to the course will akonga’s ability to identify, explore and justify the impact of digital technologies through the lens of mātāpono Māori.

For the external assessment students will learn about HCI (Human Computer Iteration) and the 10 heuristics of user interface design.

Course Information

• This is a year-long knowledge and practical skills-based course.

• Topics will be assessed by three Achievement Standards, each with Achieved, Merit or Excellence components. All contributing towards Level 1 National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA).

• All internally assessed work is required to be handed in on the due date at 8:30am.

• Students in this course are invited to install the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (optional). This gives them a one-year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects. This will be installed at school - See the IT Office.

• There may be planned trips / visiting speakers throughout the year which are necessary to develop knowledge for some assessment tasks in the unit topics. You will be notified of any costs associated with any trips or speakers (eg: travel, entry fees). Costs incurred will be charged to your school account.

Head of Learning Area: Richard Knuckey

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Drama Programme 2026 Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91940 (1.1) Explore the function of theatre Aotearoa

AS91221 (2.9)

AS91942 (1.3)

AS91216 (2.4)

Term 2, Week 9

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

Performances will be a major component of assessment. Participation in the rehearsal process in the production standard will be assessed as well as the final performance. Assessments will take place at different times (some may be assessed after school because of the time required). Plenty of notice as to where & when assessments will take place will be given. All assessments will be filmed for reference.

For the production standard each student may need to make themselves available for some out of class rehearsals (from Week 1 Term 2- Week 10 Term 2) as negotiated with the teacher/director. In production week, each student must be available for a technical rehearsal and dress rehearsal which will be held outside of school hours. Failure to attend these rehearsals would mean failure to achieve the standard.

Course Information:

• 8 classes are held over the 10-day timetable cycle

• There is a written component for each performance standard that must be completed

• 15 credits are offered in the Year 11 programme overall

Homework expectations

Performance rehearsals for each performance standard (all of the internal standards) involve working in small groups. With the exception of the production standard where rehearsals are arranged by the teacher, each group is expected to organize their own rehearsal times out -of -

class leading up to assessments. These rehearsals along with a small amount of supporting written work constitute homework requirements for Drama at this level.

Teacher in Charge of Drama: Benjamin Gibson

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 for Adventurous Learners 2026 Engineering Solutions

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Units/Topics of Works

Problem 1

Problem 2

Problem 3

Learning Outcome

Learning outcomes across all three problems are the same however, there will be an increasing level of autonomy for students directing and carrying out the projects.

Students will be able to:

• appreciate the wide range of skills and knowledge needed to solve real world engineering problems,

• gain experience in working collaboratively,

• plan their time for completing a project,

• reflect on their work objectively,

• present their findings.

* These are not assessed units of work

Course details

This course integrates knowledge and skills from a wide range of fields including science, technology, mathematics, and English. These will be applied to finding solutions to a range of realworld problems. The importance of co-operation and the practical nature of engineering will be included by the inclusion of regular group practical design and construction activities. Students will be encouraged to plan and self-manage their time, present their products to stakeholders, and to reflect on their products and processes with an eye towards future improvements.

Course Information

There may be a few field trips throughout the duration of the course to local engineering firms, these will have a small cost associated with them and will be charged back to the student.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 90 minutes four times per week, across all subjects. On occasion Engineering Solutions homework will include:

• Researching background science

• Identifying stakeholders for potential communication

Head of Department: Rebecca Hickey

AS91925 (1.2)

AS91926 (1.3)

AS91927 (1.4)

AS91924 (1.1) optional

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 English Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions

Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text

Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts

Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use

Internal Practise #1: Term 1, Week 1 and Week 5

Practise #2: Term 2, Week 1

Final Submission: Term 2, Week 9 and Week 10 Due Monday 22nd June

External Exam Term 2, Week 7

Term 3 School Examinations

Term 4, NCEA Examinations

Exam Term 1, Week 7

Term 2, Week 11

Term 3 School Examinations

Term 4 NCEA Examinations

Internal Term 4, Week 3

Due 30th October - Oral - Formative Term 3, Week 9

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

The aim of the course is to foster enjoyment of literature and language and students’ personal satisfaction in the production of their own writing. Skills in analysing written and visual texts will be developed, with an emphasis on supporting students’ independent critical thinking. A selection of written texts and a film will be studied as preparation for NCEA assessments. Essay writing skills will be strengthened, and creative and formal writing skills will be enhanced. Students will conduct an oral commentary to prepare them for future oral tasks in either NCEA Level 2 or IB Diploma.

Course Information

• There are three achievement standards in this course, one additional optional internal standard.

• The 20 possible credits contribute towards your daughter’s Level 1 National Certificate of Educational Achievement.

• The internal achievement standards will be assessed in Term 2 and 4. This second one is optional.

• The two external achievement standards will be assessed (AS91925 1.3) and in critical response answers (AS91927, 1.4) in a 180 minute examination at the end of the year.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Completion of or extension of work done in class

• Reading

• Research

• Revision of material covered in class

• Written responses and essays

Head of Department: Annabel Harris

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 for Adventurous Learners 2026 Film Showreel 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Units/Topics of Works

Welcome to Hollywood – Greta Gerwig Auteur study Video essay

Learning Outcome

Th World of Wes Anderson My Day in the style of Wes Anderson film

Practical Film making

* These are not assessed units of work

Course details

2 minute showreel

Film is a powerful and stimulating art form and practice. Students examine film concepts, theories, practices, and ideas from multiple perspectives. Experiencing the role of Sound Editor, Cinematography and Director, students will engage in three film reel activities during the course. The content covers sound production, two film movements and how to write a film journal.

Course Information

Students will have a foundational knowledge for IB DP Film and NCEA Level 2 Media Studies. Students will have a basic film showreel to add to during their remaining years of secondary study in either Film or Media. This showreel will comprise of three tasks:

1. Sound editing music

2. Editing a video essay and montage (Greta Gerwig or Wes Anderson)

3. Collaborative Film (2 minutes duration)

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 90 minutes four times per week, across all subjects. On occasion Film Showreel homework will include:

• Viewing short films

• Editing own footage

• Filming

Teacher: Mr. Ian Leslie

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 for Adventurous Learners 2026 ‘Food for Flatters’ (FFF)

Level

6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Units/Topics of Works

1. Healthy Food for Flatting (5 weeks)

2. Cultural Kai (5 weeks)

3. Baking on a Budget (2 weeks)

4. Barista workshop*

Learning Outcome

LO 1: Budgeting, shopping, and cooking as a healthy flatter.

LO 2: Learn about other cultures through their food and culinary practices.

LO 3: Learn the fundamentals of baking and compete in our QMC ‘bake off’ .

LO 4: Apply the knowledge and skills to prepare and present a range of espresso beverages for customers.

LO 5: Demonstrate barista techniques including introductory latte art in a café environment.

* Operating only if the numbers and timing allows

Course details

• The "Food for Flatters" (FFF) course is a beginner-level program designed to teach essential culinary skills. These skills will ease the transition into independent ‘flat style' living while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Participants will gain knowledge in budgeting, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious yet straightforward dishes and will leave the course having created their own recipe book. The curriculum emphasises the significance of maintaining a well-balanced diet, with a specific module dedicated to learning about another culture through their food. Additionally, students may have the opportunity to enhance their employment prospects by completing an offsite barista workshop conducted by experienced professionals.

Course Information

• There will be a cost of $50 to cover basic ingredients.

• The Barista workshop is offsite and additional. This will be offered and discussed with families in advance.

• Students require any additional ingredients on the day of cooking, planned for and discussed in advance.

• Students will be supplied with aprons.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for at least 90 minutes four times per week, across all subjects. On occasion Food for Flatters homework will include research for recipes and organising occasional ingredients to enhance recipes.

Teacher in Charge: Anna

Faulknor

AS91964 (1.1)

AS91966 (1.3)

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 French Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Interact in spoken French to share and respond to information, ideas and opinions. 5

Demonstrate understanding of written French related to everyday contexts. 5

AS91967 (1.4) Demonstrate understanding of spoken French related to everyday contexts.

Internal Term 3, Week 9

Final due date for portfolio of two spoken interactions.

External Term 2, Week 10

Derived Grade AssessmentReading

Term 3, Week 8-9

School examinations

External Term 3, Week 3

Derived Grade AssessmentListening

Term 3, Week 8-9

School examinations

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

In this course, students will develop communicative and interactive abilities in French. The course will cover the four strands of language learning: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while building cultural competencies and global awareness. The study of French will help students to develop an appreciation of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through learning about other cultures and reflecting on their own identity and culture. The topics covered in this course are:

• Me and my people – Who am I and who are the people around me?

• My special place – Why is this place special to me? When do you go there and why?

• My social life and celebrations – How is my life enriched by festivals and celebrations?

• My habits and routines – My primary school days – what do I remember?

• My place in the world and my home - What does my world and the world of others look like?

Course Information

• In 2026 Year 11 French is an option subject.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. The key to language learning is ‘little and often’ Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of one hour and a half to two hours per week in French.

Homework might include:

• Learning a number of words, verbs or phrases.

• Completion of assignments started in class.

• Reading and grammar exercises to do or a short paragraph to write.

• Before an assessment, students will be expected to revise their notes or to practice their spoken French.

• Revision of vocabulary learned in class with www.educationperfect.com.

• Catching up on work missed due to absence.

• Carrying out a research task on the internet.

Head of Learning Area: Florence Hamon

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 2026

Future Thinkers Future Leaders (FTFL)

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Units/Topics of Works

Thinking for Yourself (14 weeks)*

Global Perspectives (14 weeks)*

Learning Outcomes

To aid learners in addressing challenges, FTFL fosters several skills:

• Researching, analysing, and evaluating information

• Developing and justifying a line of reasoning

• Reflecting on processes and personal learning

• Encourage critical thinking

• Communicating information and reasoning effectively

• Collaborating to understand other perspectives.

These skills are transferable and beneficial for future studies, promoting active citizenship. Learners are encouraged to explore diverse ideas and global issues, thereby enhancing their ability to listen, learn autonomously, and think independently.

* These are not assessed units of work

Course details

Year 11 Future Thinkers Future Leaders (FTFL) critical thinkers can support claims with a wide range of evidence and will have developed a range of strategies to ensure their knowledge about the world remains objective. They will have a clearer awareness of the relationship between knowledge and values, incorporating an understanding of the role power plays in the suppression, manipulation, and control of knowledge. They will be more able to debate with other knowers positively and take on board other viewpoints. Critical thinking requires a clear, measurable, and practicable definition. Here’s ours:

“Authentic critical thinking means to confront – rather than confirm – your biases and assumptions about the world.”

Our key aim for the course is to help students to become effective critical thinkers. Critical thinking is also better understood as being a more personal process than is sometimes understood, because before we can begin to identify how others try to mislead us, we must establish how we mislead ourselves. We need, in short, to leave our echo chambers – and we must decide to do that for

ourselves. Finally, we believe the best context for developing critical thinking is within the contemporary, real-world.

An overview of the skills the FTFL course seeks to develop:

The FTFL course enables learners to position themselves in society and develop skills for addressing global challenges in a connected, information-rich world while also considering sustainable living. These challenges involve adapting to life-altering changes that impact their

opportunities, choices, and understanding of their role in the world.

Aims of the FTFL course:

• Gain independence and confidence in navigating a dynamic, interconnected world.

• Develop analytical skills to understand global issues and propose evidence-based solutions.

• Incorporate sustainability into their analyses and proposed actions.

• Engage with issues independently and collaboratively, considering diverse perspectives.

• Demonstrate responsibility for their learning, utilizing diverse sources and working both independently and in teams.

• Explore issues from various angles and reflect on their interconnectedness.

• Critically evaluate information and effectively communicate reasoned judgments to others.

Course Information

• Ākonga are expected to arrive for class prepared to verbally contribute each lesson, with charged laptops.

• The work is not assessed.

• This class has one lesson per week.

Homework expectations

This course has no homework expectations beyond further interest in reading on topics covered in class; however, extension readings are suggested to further topics covered.

Head of Department: Camille Le Prou

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Geography Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91934 (1.3) Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes shape an environment

AS91932 (1.1) Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place

AS91933 (1.2)

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

Geography is a multifaceted discipline that bridges the social sciences, humanities and physical sciences. This year we will be studying tectonic, fluvial and coastal activity and how they have shaped the landscape, understand how and why patterns form over space/place and a range of geographic skills including using data to show geographical trends. We will look at case studies in each of these topics in both New Zealand as well as international settings.

Course Information

• Conducting fieldwork is an important aspect of studying NCEA Geography. Details and costs of field trips will be communicated via email and QM News

• All Year 11 students will be issued with a write-on Geography Skills book. The cost of this (approximately $30) will be charged to your account.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of 10 hours per week in Year 11, and 15 hours per week in Year 12 and 13, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Completing classwork

• Practising skills

• Completing course work

Head of Learning Area: Adrian Hardy

AS92024 (1.1)

AS92025 (1.2)

AS92027 (1.4)

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 History Programme 2026 Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Engage with a variety of sources in a historical context 5 Internal Term 1, Week 10

Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context 5 Internal Term 2, Week 2

Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context 5 External End of year examination

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

The aim of the course at Year 11 is to gain an understanding of local, national and international events that were of significance to New Zealanders. It will explore the importance of place, power and identity throughout history. For the internal assessments, students will analyse sources about the Civil Rights Movement in the USA, and explore the impact and significance of World War Two in the Pacific. The external assessment will focus on differing perspectives regarding a key historical event within these topics. History is a literacy rich subject where students will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension and report writing skills.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Research for internal assessments

• Completion of unfinished class activities

• Extra readings

• Writing assignments

Head of Learning Area: Adrian Hardy

AS91957 (1.2)

AS91958 (1.3)

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Japanese Programme 2026

Levels 5 and 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Communicate in Japanese for a chosen purpose 5 Internal Term 2, Week 7-8

Demonstrate understanding of written Japanese related to everyday contexts 5 External Term 2, Week 3-4

Derived Grade Examinations

Term 3, Week 8-9

School examinations

AS91959 (1.4)

Demonstrate understanding of spoken Japanese related to everyday contexts 5

2, Week 3-4 Derived Grade Examinations

Term 3, Week 8-9

School examinations

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

In this course, students will develop communicative and interactive abilities in Japanese. The course will cover the four strands of language learning: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while building cultural competencies and global awareness. The study of Japanese will help students to develop an appreciation of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through learning about other cultures and reflecting on their own identity and culture. The topics covered in this course are Kura (school), Whakawhanaungatanga (Making connections/relationships), Hauora (Wellbeing) and Manaakitanga (Care for others).

Students will study the following topics:

• Kura (School), subjects, timetable, rules, system

• Your families, friends and where you come from

• Health and feelings

• Manaakitanga and Omotenashi (Cultural Comparison)

Course Information

• In 2026 Year 11 Japanese is an option subject.

• Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Year 10 Japanese or approval by Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. The key to language learning is ‘little and often’.

Homework might include:

• Learning a number of words, verbs or phrases

• Completion of assignments started in class

• Reading and grammar exercises to do or a short paragraph to write

• Before an assessment students will be expected to revise their notes or to practise their spoken Japanese

• Revision of vocabulary learned in class with www.educationperfect.com

• Catching up on work missed due to absence

• Carrying out a research task on the internet

Students will purchase a Year 11 Japanese Workbook at a cost of around $30 (Includes: 1 Workbook per term + NCEA Level 1 Japanese Vocab and Grammar book + Kanji Book)

Head of Learning Area: Florence Hamon

AS92012 (1.1)

Elevate Year 11

Queen Margaret College

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context.

AS92013 (1.2)

AS92015 (1.4)

Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome.

Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome.

Internal Slideshow portfolio and practical outcome

Term 2, Week 6 29 May

Practical Outcome Due

Assessment Slideshow folioCollated Presentation

Term 4, Week 1 16 October

Practical Outcome Due

Assessment Slideshow folioCollated Presentation

External External assessment task to be completed during the QMC school exams Term 3 – Derived grade submission filed.

A further 2 lessons editing time in Term 4, Week 2

Final external assessment submission - Term 4, Week 2 23 Oct

No further time extensions available – Derived grade file submission if absent.

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course Description

Akonga will work on two units of work over the course of the year, exploring and experimenting with a variety of materials and construction processes. This course provides opportunities for akonga to use their imagination with materials and bring ingenuity to what they can do with them. Akonga will develop authentic outcomes that meet an identified need or opportunity for a person, whanau or community. Each unit of work will require akonga to carry out context investigation research, design

modelling, development work, and the construction of a practical outcome.

Topic one: Context: Storage.

Display, tidy, protect, hide, carry, transport etc. Akonga will identify a storage need and develop a solution. Akonga outcomes could be (but are not limited to) a bag, carrier, or storage product.

Topic two: Context: Adornment.

Creative use of materials. Design by discovery. Akonga will experiment with different materials and techniques and develop an outcome to meet an identified need or opportunity. The adornment outcome will be contemporary but may be inspired by traditional techniques and materials.

Contributions

There is a $50+gst annual consumables fee for Materials Technology. This will be charged to your school account. Students will work on individual projects that will require them to purchase some of their own material resources. Topic specific resource details will be given to students at the start of each topic.

There may be planned trips throughout the year which are necessary to develop knowledge for the assessment tasks in the unit topics. You will be notified of any costs associated with any trips (travel, entry fees). Costs incurred will be charged to your school account.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week.

Homework might include:

• Carrying out individual project work such as written, research or design sketching tasks.

• Attending lunchtime workshops to complete any practical work or to access extra help with practical work.

• Catching up with work not completed during class time.

• Sourcing materials and resources for practical construction work.

Head of Learning Area: Richard Knuckey

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Mathematics and Statistics Programme 2026 Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91258 (2.3)

Apply sequences and series in solving problems. 2 Internal Term 1, Week 9

AS91256 (2.1) Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems. 2 Internal Term 2, Week 6

EITHER

AS91945 (1.2)

Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific.

AS91947 (1.4) Demonstrate Mathematical Reasoning

3, Week 5

Term 4, Week 1

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This course requires students to think mathematically and statistically in a range of contexts. Topics include number, algebra, statistics, geometry, and graphs for all students. The course is designed to extend mathematical knowledge and understanding in preparation for NCEA Statistics or IB Diploma: Analysis and Interpretations courses in Year 12.

Assessment Information

EXTENAL ASSESSMENTS:

• At the end of each topic students sit a practice assessment similar to the external assessment.

• Students will also sit practice examinations for each external Achievement Standard during the QMC school examinations in the third term.

INTENAL ASSESSMENTS

• During the teaching of each topic, practice assessment tasks will be given to prepare the students for the final task.

• If a student is absent from the internal assessment, they must follow the school policy on absences for NCEA assessments.

Course Information

• Mathematics is a compulsory subject in Year 11.

• The Mathematics Help room is staffed by teachers every week during lunchtime and after school on Wednesdays. Students can attend to do their homework or receive some extra help.

• There will also be the opportunity to take part in the following activities and competitions:

✓ The Otago Junior Mathematics Competition is held in March (entry fee approximately $10.00).

✓ International Competition and Assessment for Schools (ICAS) for Mathematics (entry fee approximately $30.00).

✓ The Australian Mathematics Competition is held in August (entry fee approximately $15.00).

✓ A team will be selected to compete at The Wellington Mathematics Association MathsWell Competition held in August (entry fee approximately $30.00).

• Students must have a graphing calculator (Casio FX9860GIII or fx-CG50).

• All students will be issued with individual workbooks and access to DrFrost (approximate total cost $40).

Homework expectations

To be successful with Level 1 Mathematics, students should make full use of class time and do regular study each day.

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Revision of daily/weekly content covered in class.

• Reinforcement of skills.

• Reflection of lessons and/or tasks.

• Preparation/revision for assessments.

• Completion of assignments.

Head of Learning Area: Matthew Kavanagh and Mike Lockwood.

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Music Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

IB Taster course NA

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

NCEA Level 1 Music is a steppingstone to Level 2 Music or the IB Diploma Music Course, with a number of achievement standards being offered. Students develop their music skills by notating and/or recreating other music, and by performing and composing. They will learn more about the conventions of music and develop greater aural perception. The final part of the course will be an introduction to the approach to Music in the IB course. In this, students will gain some understanding of musical history and analysis by looking at two music works. There will be a small composition task and performance task associated with this Students who take Level 1 Music must have an active interest and ability in Music and have completed at least two years’ instrumental or vocal tuition.

Course Information:

• The course has three Achievement Standards totalling 15 credits.

• Students are expected at this level to be having individual music tuition and to participate in at least one extra-curricular music activity at Queen Margaret College.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete homework during the week. Homework will always include performance practice and may also include:

• Completing composition tasks

• Completing theory exercises

• Research and Analysis

Head of Department: Tim Jenkin

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 for Adventurous Learners 2026 News Journalism

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Units/Topics of

Works

Understanding the news

Th Skills development

Learning Outcome

Development of analytical skills

Development of practical skills

Practical journalism “Publication” of work created

* These are not assessed units of work

Course details

There is no denying the power of the news media. In modern times, it is becoming increasingly important for people to learn to be critical of the news they engage with. Through this course, students will examine new stories to understand what makes them news-worthy. Students will create a minimum of three news stories, covering a variety of formats. The content covers analysis of content and structure of the news, and news production skills.

Course Information

Students will engage with news media and produce either a podcast product or a film journalism piece for their final assignment. Students will learn about interviewing, fact checking, referring to sources, camera filming and editing or sound/ audio technology. These practical skills can then be applied to either the Year 12 IBDP Film course, or NCEA Media Studies in both Level 2 and Level 3.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 90 minutes four times per week, across all subjects. On occasion Elevate Journalism homework will include:

• Finding news stories for analysis.

• Research.

• Assembling news for publication.

Mr. Ian Leslie

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 for Adventurous Learners 2026 Outdoors for the Soul

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Units/Topics of Works

Responsible Behaviours in Outdoors

Water Survival & Snorkelling

Whitewater: Rafting, Kayaking, Canyoning

Surf for the Soul (tbc): subject to weather

Sailing for the Soul

Mountain Biking

* These are not assessed units of work

Course details & Outcomes

Learning Outcome

Risk Management

Weather forecasting

Environmental Care Codes

Local Fauna & Flora

Pest Control

Water survival skills & techniques

Partner towing

Snorkelling Skills

Snorkelling Dives at various Wellington locations

Sustainable Coast & Beach Clean ups

Paddling techniques

River awareness

Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking & Canyoning Skills

Teamwork

Surf survival skills

Surf lessons

Wave breaks, currents and reading surf

Yachting skills

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Water & Weather reading

Mountain Biking Care Codes

Various rides & tracks

• Physical Fitness: Students will enhance their physical (taha tinana) fitness through engaging in outdoor pursuits, snorkeling, surfing and mountain biking. These active pursuits promote cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility. By participating in these outdoor activities, students will develop a greater understanding of the importance of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.

• Water Safety and Skills: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of water safety practices and develop essential skills in both surfing and snorkeling. They will learn about equipment usage, rescue techniques, free diving techniques and how to respond to different water conditions. This knowledge will equip them with the skills necessary to enjoy these activities safely and responsibly.

• Personal Resilience: Through the challenges presented by the various outdoor activities, students will cultivate personal resilience. They will learn to manage their fears, overcome obstacles, and adapt to changing environments. By pushing their boundaries and persevering through difficulties, students will develop resilience that extends beyond the water and positively impacts their overall well-being.

• Environmental Awareness: The course will foster a deep appreciation for the marine environment and its preservation. Students will learn about marine ecosystems, environmental sustainability, pest control and the impact of human activities on the environment. By instilling a sense of responsibility and stewardship, students will become kaitiaki and develop a greater understanding of their role in protecting our natural world.

Course Information

Students will need to be able to swim 50 meters and have general water confidence. Students will need access to a mountain bike that has been serviced, well maintained and be able to ride a bike. They will require a helmet and the bike will be kept at school for three weeks in Term 2. A waiver form will need to be completed for these events.

The costs for the course will be variable and include transport, entry and equipment hire, and relief costs. These costs will be approximately $800 but are subject to change depending on activities, numbers of students, instructor costs. A non-refundable deposit of $400 is to be paid at the start of the year. The balance will be charged to your account in by the end of Term 2 2026, when all the invoices have been received and costs finalised. This reflects the school policy with these types of bookings.

Gear List: Y11 Outdoors for the Soul Shorts or leggings (Mountain biking just above the knee for shorts)

Old Shorts

Quick Dry/active T Shirts (no singlets)

1 x Jumper/fleece

2 x long sleeved thermal tops (polypropylene)

1 x Togs

1 x Raincoat (fully waterproof)

Socks

1 x Day Backpack (must have two shoulder straps & waist band and be able to carry gear for the whole day

2 x Towels (depending on activity)

Pack Liner (can be a thick rubbish bag)

Plastic bags/wet bags for wet/dirty clothes

Drink bottle/camelbak

Sunscreen

1 x Sunglasses

Personal sanitary items (e.g. spare tampons)

1 x Sneakers/Trainers (good for walking/tramping in)

1 x old sneakers (for whitewater rafting & to get muddy)

1 x jandals/light-weight sandals

1 x Sunhat

1 x Warm Beanie

Personal medication (e.g. inhaler, plasters, pain relief)

Wetsuit (tbc only if required)

Life jacket (tbc only if required)

Packed morning tea, lunch, snacks

Head Torch – with spare batteries (only as required for activities)

Note: Student Contract & Parental Permission Forms need to be completed, signed & returned before starting the course. Please refer to Parental Permission Slip & Gear List sent home.

Homework expectations

Students will need to prepare their gear, morning tea, lunches etc before taking part in activities. They will be responsible for organisation of the required gear the night before & complete a personal gear check. On occasion, research tasks and risk management planning will be completed for homework.

Teacher: Coralie Morrison

Head of Department: Aimee Francois

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Physical Education Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS92017 (1.2) Kotahitanga: Unity in Action 5

Demonstrate understanding of function of the body as it relates to the performance

AS92016 (1.1) Performance: Badminton 5

AS92018 (1.3) Movement & Hauora 5

Internal Term 1, Week 8 Friday 20 March

NonAssessed

P1: Functional Anatomy (Term 1, Week 10)

P2: Biomechanical Principles and Exercise Physiology (Term 2, Week 5)

Internal Term 2, Week 11

Date: Friday 3 July

External Term 3, Week 7

Date: 7-11 Sept

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

The Physical Education programme encourages students to participate in a variety of activities and allows the application of knowledge in both practical and written contexts. Students will be assessed to gain 10 internal credits and 5 external credits for NCEA Level 1 Some areas of focus include:

• How kotahitanga is promoted in different movement contexts and how this influences individuals and others participation in activities – this includes the Y11 Abel Tasman Tramp and Adventure Based Learning activities.

• An understanding of the skeletal system and the muscular system and how they interact to allow human movement to occur; introduce the study of biomechanics and how these principles are used to enhance sporting performance; look at the exercise science and physiology behind human movement This supports the learning that will occur in Year 12 Physical Education.

• An understanding of factors that influences people’s views on physical activity and wellbeing, and participation in a variety of contexts and how this influences Hauora.

• Identifying strategies to use in movement and being able to consistently perform them in an applied setting.

Course Information

• Year 11 Physical Education (PE) involves practical and theoretical learning, with 2 theory lessons and 6 practical lessons across a 10-day timetable.

• Students will be required to work both independently and in groups.

• As part of the programme, students will be taken off site to participate in a variety of activities. The cost for these events will be charged to the family's account.

• Correct uniform must be worn at all times. This includes QMC PE top, shorts and sports shoes. Failure to do so will result in the following:

• 1st time a warning

• 2nd time a PE detention

• 3rd time a Dean’s detention

• Please note that incorrect uniform may affect grades. NCEA criteria states ‘that students must be prepared and ready for lessons ’

Homework expectations

Students should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Making notes from practical lessons to help with theoretical application of knowledge

• Extra skill practice

• Written assignments

Head of Department: Aimee Francois

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Physics and Chemistry Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS92044 (1.1) Demonstrate understanding of human-induced change within the Earth system

AS92047 (1.4)

AS92023 (1.4)

Completed in class Term 2, Week 1 Research for this assessment will be started late in Term 1

Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts 5 External Term 2, Week 11 and School Examination

Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use 4

External Term 4, Week 2 and School Examination (partial)

• Assessment dates may be subject to slight variation

Please note that the achievement standards outlined above comprise the set course and must be completed for students to be eligible for school prizes. Additional and optional credits will not be counted towards school prizes. Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

The Year 11 Physics and Chemistry course builds from the Science course undertaken in Year 10, with students completing a number of standards at Level 1 NCEA. This course provides an excellent foundation for those students who are intending to pursue Physics or Chemistry in Year 12 and 13 for both NCEA and IBDP pathways. In addition to building a sound understanding of these two subjects, the course also develops practical and analytical skills.

Course Information

• At least one of the Science courses is compulsory at Year11

• Students are issued with workbooks for select standards, which are charged to their accounts

Homework expectations:

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Completing any unfinished classwork.

• Completing workbook exercises.

• Going over classwork to identify any gaps in understanding which should be raised with the teacher in the following lesson

Head of Learning Area: Rebecca Hickey

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 for Adventurous Learners 2026

Global Connections: Politics, Trade and International Relations Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Units/Topics of Works

I’ve Got the Power

Vote for What you Believe

We’ve Got Issues

* These are not assessed units of work

Course details

Learning Outcome

To gain an understanding of the different types of government and organisations in the world, and be involved in a Model United Nations

Students examine different political ideologies and electoral systems

Students choose a global issue with a New Zealand context, and create a presentation on possible solutions

This course is designed to introduce students to the complex world of politics, trade, and international relations. It will provide a foundational understanding of the workings of government, the global economy, and the relationships between nations. Students will learn from a range of topics such as various systems of government, the principles of trade and commerce, and the history of international relations, aid, human rights, and examine how these issues affect the world around us. They will explore current and relevant case studies. It is an ideal preparation and introduction to the IB Diploma Global Politics course.

Course Information

There will be field trips to organisations and guest speakers. Possible cost $40.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 90 minutes four times per week, across all subjects. On occasion Global Connections homework will include:

• Research

• Keeping up with current events

• Projects

Head of Department: Adrian Hardy

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Religious Education Programme 2026

Term 1

Introduction to Religion in Aotearoa NZ.

• Aims:

1. To appreciate the purpose of exploring a Pacific community with shared religious or spiritual beliefs

2. To explore the diversity of Pacific communities and their religious beliefs and practices in today’s Aotearoa New Zealand.

Term 2

Researching and Analysing the Different Religious Communities

• Aims:

1. To analyse the core religious or spiritual beliefs shared by each community

2. To discuss the role of these beliefs in shaping each community's identity

3. To assess the importance of geographical/historical/social features in influencing the community’s development

Term 3

Preparation and completion of NCEA L1 AS 91916

Term 4

Values education and contemporary moral dilemmas.

For the remaining lessons, students will explore contemporary issues that have arisen in the global, national and local news this year and investigate different religious and non-religious responses.

Head of Learning Area: Deborah Wilson

AS91972 (1.1) V3

AS91974 (1.3) V3

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Spanish Programme 2026

Levels 5 and 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Interact in spoken Spanish to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions

Show understanding of written Spanish related to everyday contexts.

AS91975 (1.4) V3

Demonstrate understanding of spoken Spanish related to everyday contexts.

5 Internal portfolio

Term 3, Week 9

Final due date for portfolio of two spoken interactions.

External Term 2, Week 7

Derived Grade Assessment

Term 3, Week 7-8

School examinations

Term 3, Week 4

Derived Grade Assessment

Term 3, Week 7-8

School examinations

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

In this course, students will develop communicative and interactive abilities in Spanish. The course will cover the four strands of language learning, reading, writing, listening, and speaking while developing cultural competencies and global awareness. The study of Spanish will help students to develop an appreciation of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through learning about other cultures and reflecting on their own identity and culture. The topics covered in this course are:

Students will study the following topics:

• Family, friends, home and neighbourhood

• Holidays and free time

• Health and wellbeing

• School and future plans

Course Information

• Year 11 Spanish is an option subject. There are 8 lessons per fortnight.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. The key to language learning is ‘little and often’. Homework might include:

• Learning a number of words, verbs, or phrases

• Completion of assignments started in class.

• Reading and grammar exercises to do or a short paragraph to write.

• Before an assessment, students will be expected to revise their notes and practise.

• Revision of vocabulary learned in class with www.educationperfect.com.

• Catching up on work missed due to absence.

• Carrying out a research task on the internet

Head of Department: Florence Hamon

AS92092 (1.1)

AS92093 (1.2)

AS92094 (1.3)

Queen Margaret College

Elevate Year 11 Te Reo Māori Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Te kōrerorero i ngā pārongo, i ngā ariā me ngā whakaaro.

Te whakapuaki whakaaro e pā ana ki tētahi horopaki e ora nei te reo.

Te whakaatu i te māramatanga ki te reo Māori me ōna mātāpono i tētahi horopaki e taunga ana

Term 3, Week 4

Term 3, Week 9

External Term 4, Week 5-7

External exams

Term 3, Week 8-9

Derived Grade Assessment

Term 3, week 5

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

In 2026 Year 11 Te Reo Māori is an option subject where students can gain NCEA and literacy credits. The students will continue to develop the four skills of writing, listening, reading and speaking, whilst consolidating their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Students will sit three of the four available assessments including two internals and one external. Students will study topics chosen from the following:

• Mihi: an acknowledgement

• Tōku ao mōhio/ Nau mai ki tōku ao – Welcome to my awesome world

• Tōku ao kura – My school life

• Tōku reo ohooho – My awakening language

• Tōku ao ngahau – Sports, entertainment, and recreational pursuits

• Ngā kai o ngā rangatira Preparing food, collection, growing, and storage of food, manaakitanga

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. The key to language learning is ‘little and often’. Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of one hour and a half to two hours per week in te reo Māori. Homework might include:

• Learning a number of words, verbs or phrases.

• Completion of assignments started in class.

• Reading and grammar exercises to do or a short paragraph to write.

• Before an assessment, students will be expected to revise their notes or to practice their spoken Te reo Māori.

• Revision of vocabulary learned in class with www.educationperfect.com

• Catching up on work missed due to absence.

• Carrying out a research task on the internet.

Head of Languages: Florence Hamon

Queen Margaret College

Year 11 Visual Arts (Painting) Programme 2026

Level 6 of the New Zealand NCEA Curriculum

AS91913 (1.2) Produce resolved artwork appropriate to established art making conventions

AS91914 (1.3) Explore Visual Arts processes and conventions to inform own art making.

AS91915 (1.4) Create a sustained body of related artworks in response to an artmaking proposition.

Term 1, Week 10

Term 3, Week 9

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

Course Information

• In 2026 Year 11 Visual Arts is an optional subject.

• There is a consumables fee of $150, which will be charged to student’s school account.

• Students in this course have the option to purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for approx $10. This gives them a one-year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This will be installed at school and charged to students' school accounts.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Reading and researching about artists studied in class

• Completion of assignments started in class

• Practising new techniques learned in class

• Catching up on work missed due to absence

• Researching on the internet

Teacher in charge of Visual Arts: Anna Faulknor