Level 2 Coasties - Semester A (Whangamata Camp, contributing to the surf community through Surfing for Farmers & Growers, surf s
Although 2021 timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January 2020.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Walter
Coasties is a Level 2 course that uses riding waves, ( eg.surfing, kneeboarding, body surfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding), as the context for learning. In this course you will access standards from Physical Education, Social Sciences and Technology. This course will focus on the physical skills of riding waves, fitness for surf related sports, waves, man-made waves, plastics in the ocean, surf forecasting, surfcraft design, making a foam surfboard. This is an exciting new course that will involve some trips to Waihi Beach and possibly Raglan and Whangamata. The students will also get involved and help with the Surfing for Farmers and Growers initiative which will see them build relationships with their community and help with the major issue of mental health.
It is recommended that this course is taken as a full year (Semester A and Semester B) as this will allow enough time for students to make their own surf craft.
Cost for surfboard making to be confirmed - Foam board approx $400 if paid to be glassed by a professional. eg.$150 for foam blank and $250 to get it glassed professionally. The two camps will also have associated costs of approximately $50 each.
Please note to make a surfboard students will need to be taking Semester A and B.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Cost for surfboard making to be confirmed - Wooden hollow Paulownia Board approx $250.
The two camps will also have associated costs of approximately $75 each.
Students must have a good quality full wetsuit as we surf through Winter.
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 4
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2021.
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