Curriculum & Subjects

Middleton Grange embraces the National Curriculum in all subject areas, and interprets these statements from a biblical perspective.

High academic standards are emphasised. Students are guided in setting goals and supported in working towards achieving them.

Have a look at our co-curricular opportunities also.

Primary School

All curriculum areas are taught by the classroom teacher. Where teachers have areas of expertise, an interchange system is set up to utilise their skills.

Middle School

Years 7 & 8

Home Room: Scripture; English; Social Studies; Mathematics; Science; STEM
Other core subjects:
Physical Education & Health
The Arts: Art; Dance & Drama; Music
Technology: Digital Technology; Food & Nutrition Technology; Hard Materials Technology
Languages: Maori – Te Reo Maori; Spanish

 

Years 9 & 10

Year 9 Course Information 2025

Year 10 Course Information 2025

Compulsory Subjects: English (Yr 9 – Year 9 Language Skills; Yr 10 – English A for Internationals); Mathematics & Statistics; Physical & Health Education, Science, Scripture, Social Studies.
Options Subjects:
The Arts: Drama; Music; Visual Arts
Technology: Design & Visual Communication Technology (DVC); Digital Technology; Food & Nutrition Technology; Hard Materials Technology
  Also at Year 9: Electronics & Robotics Technology; Financial Literacy Technology
Also at Year 10: Business Studies
Languages: Maori – Te Reo Maori; Spanish

 

Senior College

Academic Colours are awarded in each subject to students who meet the criteria. Besides academic courses, we offer a wide variety of alternative pathways, including S.T.A.R courses, and work experience.

Effective time management and organisational skills – two vital elements of successful academic progress. To assist students in these areas, Senior College utilises the Success Planner programme utilising:

  • The partnership of parents, students and school
  • A Wall Planner for planning time and keeping track of progress
  • A structured study programme – delivered by the school

Year 11

Year 11 Course Information 2025

Compulsory Subjects: Christian Studies, English or (English A for Internationals), Mathematics, Science
Option Subjects (choose 3):
The Arts: Art; Drama; Music; Music: Contemporary Music
Technology: Design & Visual Communication Technology (DVC); Digital Technology Applications; Digital Technology Computer Science; Digital Technology Media; Food & Nutrition; Workshop Technology
Languages: Spanish; Te Reo Maori
Miscellaneous: Commerce; Geography; History; Pasifika Studies; Physical Education

 

Year 12

Year 12 Course Information 2025

Compulsory Subjects: Christian Studies, English or (English A for Internationals)
Option Subjects (choose 4 or 5):
The Arts: Art Photography; Art Painting; Art Design; Drama; Music
Technology: Design & Visual Communication Technology (DVC); Digital Technology Applications; Digital Technology Computer Science; Digital Technology Media; Food & Nutrition; Workshop Technology
Sciences: Biology; Chemistry; Physics
Languages: Spanish; Te Reo Maori
Maths & Business: Mathematics Akoranga; Mathematics Tumu; Accounting; Business Studies; Economics
Miscellaneous: Geography; History; Classical Studies; Physical Education; Introduction to Education & Teaching; Media Studies; Pasifika Studies; Tourism & Hospitality; Retail and Employability Skills

 

Year 13

Year 13 Course Information 2025

Compulsory Subjects: Christian Focus Days
Option Subjects (choose 5 or 6):
The Arts: Art Photography; Art Painting; Art Design; Drama; Music
Technology: Design & Visual Communication Technology (DVC); Digital Technology Applications; Digital Technology Computer Science; Digital Technology Media; Food & Nutrition; Workshop Technology
Sciences: Biology; Chemistry; Physics
Languages: English; (English A for Internationals); Spanish; Te Reo Maori
Maths & Business: Maths: Calculus; Maths: Statistics; Maths: Statistics & Mathematics; Accounting; Economics; Business Studies
Miscellaneous: Christian Studies; Classical Studies; Geography; History; Physical Education; Introduction to Education & Teaching; Pasifika Studies; Media Studies