Curriculum Areas and Courses
At Melville, we believe students should enjoy their education. By achieving success in a range of activities students will develop positive attitudes that will encourage further studies, training, employment and life-long learning.
Educational Aims
Through a well-balanced and effective curriculum, Melville High School aims to ensure students develop as positive, self-confident young people, well prepared for the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
We want to enable students to be effective, responsible contributors to society, determined to succeed in any area of interest they pursue.
Junior Core Programme
Junior students study a common two year programme that emphasises the seven essential learning areas:
- English, including extra assistance with reading, writing and listening skills, Mori, Japanese and French
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Sciences introducing skills relevant to geography, history and economicsHealth and Physical Education including life skills, nutrition and outdoor education
- The Arts including art and musicTechnology including information technology , electronics, structures, materials and foods.
As an NZQA accredited provider, Melville High School is able to deliver an extensive range of Unit Standards, while still offering all the traditional school qualifications.
The senior Curriculum book can be found here.
Melville High always strives to improve what we offer our students to meet their particular needs.
Successmaker
Successmaker software has been installed in the Learning Support Department. This software package offers tailor-made support or extension for students in maths, reading skills, spelling, ESOL, science and living skills.
Tutorial Assistance
Qualified staff are able to assist in the classroom with identified individuals and groups. One-on-one tuition is also available during school time, lunch hours and after school. Seniors can access extra assistance in preparation for their external examinations and advice and help is provided for students requiring reader/writers. Remedial courses are supported by teacher aides.
Multi-level learning
Academically able students are encouraged to study at the level best suited to their abilities. Accelerate classes operate and extension opportunities are provided so students can achieve their potential.
Campbell Centre
The Campbell Centre is a specialised facility for students with moderate learning difficulties. Students’ well being is important and extensive counselling is provided. Academic, social or emotional special needs are met by improving and developing self-esteem and confidence. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the work experience programme.
Instrumental Tuition
There is a fully equipped music suite with practice rooms, keyboard suite and recording studio, as well as tuition in orchestral instruments, guitar and vocals. The music department has a supply of instruments available for hire to students who want to learn an instrument at school.
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Te Reo Maori and Maori Performing Arts
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Drama
Drama The Drama classes at Melville High School are always exciting and interesting places to learn. The students in these classes are creative and focused and work on a wide variety of assessments - from Shakespeare, to devised drama, to Oscar Wilde, or surrealism. Read More...