Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 1 History

L1HIST
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Collier.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course has no prerequisites; open entry for all.

History provides an opportunity for ākonga to understand how our historical narratives are shaped and how they influence our understanding of both ourselves and the world around us. Ākonga are able to grow as confident, questioning, and empathetic individuals, with a developing understanding of their own place in, and their connection to the world around them.


Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
1. Protests to Achieve Change - a comparative study of the Black Civil Rights Movement and New Zealand Protest.

2. Aotearoa and World War 2 - the causes and consequences of war.

3. The Cold War - historical perspectives on the past.

4. Remembrance - an investigation into different memorials.

Faculties:

Social Science


Pathway

Level 2 Classical Studies, Level 2 History

History and Classical Studies are helpful in careers such as journalist, lawyer, teacher, museum curator, archaeologist, archivist, writer, librarian, tour guide, travel agent, etc.

Career Pathways

Historian, Librarian, Journalist, Curator, Author, Archivist, Communications Professional, Editor, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Tertiary Lecturer, Radio Presenter, Records Adviser, Photographer, Judge, Artistic Director, Television Presenter, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Trainer, Early Childhood Teacher, Film and Video Editor, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Kaiwhakaako Māori, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Teacher Aide, Conservator, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Primary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Library Assistant, Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There is a full-day field trip to Lyttelton that includes a cemetery visit. Contribution of $10-$20.










Disclaimer


Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2024, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.