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Urgent – Travel home this afternoon

Post author:Preston Broad
Post published:27 March 2026
Post category:School

Kia ora Whānau, Parents and CaregiversI am sharing the latest updates that we have received regarding the weather. Paramount for us is the health and wellbeing of our students, staff…

Continue ReadingUrgent – Travel home this afternoon

Event Photography; Portraits; School Ball

2025 Ball: A Night to Remember

Post author:admin
Post published:9 May 2025
Post category:School

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the 2025 Ball! 🎉 At Te Puke High School, we value building strong, positive relationships, and this event…

Continue Reading2025 Ball: A Night to Remember

TE PUKE HIGH SCHOOL

19 Tui Street

PO Box 344

TE PUKE 3153

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School Hours: 8:40 am – 3:15 pm

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 3:45 pm

Phone: 07 573 9769

Email: tphs@tepuke.school.nz

Science / Pūtaiao

11SCI

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Our Level One Science students will be assessed in four new standards that are each worth 5 credits. The internally assessed standards will be assessed through a portfolio of student work completed during class, while the externally assessed standards will be assessed digitally in Terms 3 and 4.

We are really excited to be able to provide a science course that is designed specifically for our students here at Te Puke High School and which gives students a great foundation from which to launch their future learning in Science.

RECOMMENDED PRIOR LEARNING

Curriculum Level 5

Teacher in Charge

Mr K Nair

Course Contributions

None

Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 10
External Credits: 10
L1 Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
UE Reading Credits: 0
UE Writing Credits: 0

12SCIG

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a Level Two, multi-disciplinary general science course for students wanting to continue their studies in the Sciences, but not wanting to study at university. It will cover the 3 sciences – Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in an all-inclusive internally assessed course.

Key aspects of the course include linking to industry and practical work outside of the classroom. Students need to be prepared to take part in field trips.

It will continue on into a Level 3 course for students in the following year if they choose.

RECOMMENDED PRIOR LEARNING

None

Teacher in Charge

Mr K Nair

Course Contributions

None

Endorsement Available: No
Internal Credits: 15
External Credits: 0
L1 Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
UE Reading Credits: 0
UE Writing Credits: 0

Agriculture and Horticulture

11AGH Agriculture & Horticulture

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is for students who have an interest in agriculture, horticulture or would like to learn the application of science in a context that is real and visible in the Bay of Plenty.

Learning occurs in both theoretical and practical settings.

RECOMMENDED PRIOR LEARNING

Curriculum Level 5

Teacher in Charge

Patrick Martin

Course Contributions

Field Trips

Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 14
External Credits: 14
L1 Literacy Credits: 21
Numeracy Credits: 0
UE Reading Credits: 0
UE Writing Credits: 0

12AGH Agriculture & Horticulture

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students taking this course have the opportunity to learn about livestock reproductive techniques, how the environment affects growth and how farmers and growers modify these factors, carry out an investigation based upon agriculture or horticulture, and participate in field work. Discussing issues and practices with experts is an important part of this course.

RECOMMENDED PRIOR LEARNING

Achieved in one external in L1 Ag/Hort or L1 Science

Teacher in Charge

Patrick Martin

Course Contributions

Field Trips

Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 20
External Credits: 4
L1 Literacy Credits: 24
Numeracy Credits: 4
UE Reading Credits: 0
UE Writing Credits: 0

13AGH Agriculture & Horticulture

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is suited to students who have an interest in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, marketing, or business management. Students taking this course have the opportunity to; develop an understanding of the management decisions required in agriculture or horticulture production, explore the impact of primary production on the environment, complete research work including investigations, field trips and discussion with experts, and develop research and self-management skills beneficial to any university course.

RECOMMENDED PRIOR LEARNING

Achieved L2 Ag/Hort External

Teacher in Charge

Patrick Martin

Course Contributions

Field Trips

Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 10
External Credits: 9
L1 Literacy Credits: 19
Numeracy Credits: 15
UE Reading Credits: 15
UE Writing Credits: 15